Steven Spielberg has decided not to serve as the artistic adviser for the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing due to the fact that the genocide continues in Darfur. In a statement released today, Spielberg said
After careful consideration, I have decided to formally announce the end of my involvement as one of the overseas artistic advisers to the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games. I have made repeated efforts to encourage the Chinese government to use its unique influence to bring safety and stability to the Darfur region of Sudan.
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