Kevin Smith Reflects On Dogma Death Threats: 'i Almost Got Killed'

Archie Fenn, Movieweb
Tue, 09/17/2024 - 6:24am

During a recent interview, cult director Kevin Smith reflected on the intense backlash he received from religious and right-wing groups following the premiere of his most "controversial" movie, Dogma. Released in 1999, Dogma followed Loki (Matt Damon) and Bartleby (Ben Affleck), two fallen angels desperate to get back into heaven.

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