Nick Berg was concerned about security according to interview for Farenheit 911 movie

Originally posted by pw2pp
Apparently Nick Berg had been interviewed by Michael Moore's crew (for Farenheit 911 movie) and was "concerned about security" in Iraq. The interview footage was removed from the film and tapes were sent to his family.
Here is the article:

http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20040529150209990001

Can't make an opinion based on this link.

Can't get there from here! Gotta login and can't (won't). Haven't seen references to this anywhere else.

Anybody have an easily accessible legitimate reference? Thanks if you can, pw2pp .



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Updated: 08:59 PM EDT

Berg Told Filmmaker He Feared Security in Iraq
Sister Calls Video Footage From Michael Moore a 'Gift'
By JASON STRAZIUSO, AP

PHILADELPHIA (May 29) - In an unused interview shot for Michael Moore's latest film, the American who was beheaded in Iraq said he was concerned about security there as he prepared to seek work as an independent businessman, his family said Saturday.

Moore's crew shot the 16-minute interview with Nicholas Berg during an Iraqi business conference in Arlington, Va., on Dec. 4, said his brother, David Berg.

Nicholas Berg's decapitated body was found in Baghdad on May 8, and a video of his killing was posted on an Islamic militant Web site several days later.

Moore confirmed Thursday that he had footage of Berg - shot for his film "Fahrenheit 9/11," which is critical of President Bush - but said he would share it only with the family.

Moore sent copies of the footage to David Berg in New Jersey and sister Sara Berg in Virginia. Their parents will see the video after returning to their suburban home from vacation, David Berg said.

Sara Berg said her brother told Moore's crew he was nervous about his safety in Iraq.

"He recognized it was a concern, and he kind of pointed out that he'd worked in difficult situations before," Sara Berg said from her home in Virginia. "It's definitely something that he didn't shrug off."

She said her brother seemed enthusiastic in the footage.

David Berg, speaking from his home outside Newark, N.J., said it was "weird seeing Nick talk," but described the interview footage as dry.

The interview, which was not conducted by Moore, centered on the technical work Berg hoped to find repairing radio transmission towers for his company, Prometheus Methods Tower Service. Berg, 26 when he died, also talks about humanitarian work he did in Uganda and Kenya.

"Nick seemed to be fairly conscious of using this thing to promote his business," David Berg said. "(The interviewer) does ask him at one point about the money and he said no one's denying there's money to be made. But it's very clear when you watch it, Nick knew he wasn't going to make a lot of money."


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Moore said he had considered using some of the footage in his film but it got edited out, David Berg said. Some of Moore's staffers cried when they heard about Berg's death, the filmmaker told David Berg.

"Fahrenheit 9/11," which recently won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, accuses the Bush administration of stealing the 2000 election, overlooking terrorism warnings before Sept. 11, 2001, and fanning fears of more attacks to secure American support for the Iraq war.

Given Moore's political leanings, David Berg said he was "really nervous" about what the footage of his brother might show. His brother wasn't overtly political, he said.

"He went to Iraq because he had certain beliefs about helping people in messed up situations, but it's not like he was trying to help the Bush administration," David Berg said.

David Berg said Moore handled the situation with "dignity, respect and discipline."

"Michael Moore has really been a total class act with this whole thing," David Berg said. "He could have sold this to the media or stuck it in his movie."

Sara Berg said she saw the video footage as a "gift."


05/29/04 15:00 EDT

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Why is it a surprise that he'd be concerned about security - it's a war zone. I personally think if Michael Moore really had class he would have just quietly given the tape to the family. Putting it out there for the media is really the same as leaving the footage in the movie.
 

I'm usually not the first person to jump to Michael Moore's defense, but isn't that exactly what he did?

I originally read the article on CNN, but even on rereading other sources, all the quotes are from Sarah and David Berg. The only information from Moore is that he confirmed after being asked that the video existed and said it would only be released to the family.

All the description of the video, Moore's thoughts about it, and how it almost ended up in the movie are quotes from the Bergs relaying personal conversations they had with Moore.

Even more telling is the quote from David Berg that he was very nervous about the footage, knowing what he does about Moore, but that he thought Moore handled the situation with "dignity, respect and discipline." and that "Michael Moore has really been a total class act with this whole thing. "He could have sold this to the media or stuck it in his movie." (those are direct quotes from the CNN article)

Not what you usually hear about Moore, but it is refreshing.


Rachel
 
If I recall, Nick Berg had done this same type of thing in the past, with regard to going to war-torn areas to try and help them rebuild, so I am sure he was concerned about security, having had similar experiences previously. Frankly, it would have been more ludicrous for him NOT to have been concerned about security than it was for him to BE concerned about security. Being concerned about security in a situation like that is a logical reaction. It is tragic that his life ended as it did. I hope his family can console themselves with the fact that he was trying to help the people of Iraq...small consolation, I know.

As far as Michael Moore...I am heartened by the fact that he has treated this situation with dignity, class, and respect. In general, he does not impress me.
 
Originally posted by CEDmom
I personally think if Michael Moore really had class he would have just quietly given the tape to the family. Putting it out there for the media is really the same as leaving the footage in the movie.

As RacheleEllen said, Moore didn't -- David and Sara Berg did.
 
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I'm very sorry for what happened to this man, but I have to say, he obviously wasn't concerned enough. And if he was overly concerned he was willing to risk going into a war torn country. So what's the point in all of this anyway?
 
he prob was concerned a bit to be scared but not enough to stay home?
 
As I see it, Nick Berg was an adult who knew the risks he was taking with his life. It is a shame how his life ended.
Actually I think this is Moore's way of capitalizing on the footage (ie publicity) in a very odd way. He appears to be sympathetic while at the same time it *may* be leaked and now he can comment freely.
Or he was trying to be a standup guy, but I don't buy it.
 
Originally posted by The Mystery Machine
As I see it, Nick Berg was an adult who knew the risks he was taking with his life. It is a shame how his life ended.
Actually I think this is Moore's way of capitalizing on the footage (ie publicity) in a very odd way. He appears to be sympathetic while at the same time it *may* be leaked and now he can comment freely.
Or he was trying to be a standup guy, but I don't buy it.

Ditto.

Michael Moore=stand up guy?=class?

Nope.
 
Originally posted by CRB#33
Ditto.

Michael Moore=stand up guy?=class?

Nope.


ITA, there is nothing classy about Moore!!

I think everyone is saddened for Berg's family though.
 
I feel bad that his life ended the way it did but the idea that he went to Iraq * just to help people* as stated by his family is ridiculous. He went there because like other contractors he saw the opportunity to make money, I don't think there was anything noble about it. Yes it was tragic that he died, does he deserve hero-like status? I don't think so.
 
What a gift it would be to see a recent tape of a loved one who died unexpectedly. If I were Berg's family, I would be grateful, too.
 
I am wondering if Jewish reporters and contractors should not be sent to work in, and around the middle east? When they get taken hostage, it seems as if they are dealt with more harshly. :(

I'm not really pro-or anti- Moore. he is interesting, because he expresses his views openly.:D
 














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