Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero
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Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero is a 1995 action film starring Don Wilson, Marcus Aurelius, Michael Blanks and Anthony Boyer. It was directed by Rick Jacobson and written by Brendan Broderick
and Rob Kerchner.
, Jack Shaheen
lists this as one of the most Anti-Arabist
films produced by the United States film industry.
Brendan Broderick
Brendan Broderick is a writer. His screenwriting credits include numerous B-movies and action films, many made with producer Roger Corman. Titles include with Kyle MacLachlan and Peter Coyote; ; ; Bloodfist VII: Manhunt , and Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero , both starring Don "The Dragon" Wilson; A...
and Rob Kerchner.
Plot
Air Force courier Nick Corrigan is sent to deliver a message to a nuclear missile base in a remote corner of the Midwest. Unbeknownst to him, however, a gang of terrorists have taken over the base in the hopes of launching the missiles at all of the nation's largest cities. In a panic, they lock Nick in the base, thinking to keep him from interfering with their plans. Little do they know, however, that Sgt. Corrigan is a former Special Forces soldier who is more than capable of shutting them down single-handedly.Criticism
In his book Reel Bad ArabsReel Bad Arabs
Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People is a 2001 book by Jack Shaheen where he surveyed more than 900 film appearances of Arab characters. Of those, only a dozen were positive and 50 were balanced...
, Jack Shaheen
Jack Shaheen
Jack G. Shaheen is Professor Emeritus of Mass Communication at Southern Illinois University. He was also a consultant on Middle East affairs for CBS News....
lists this as one of the most Anti-Arabist
Anti-Arabism
Anti-Arabism or Arabophobia is consistent advocacy of discrimination, extermination, prejudice, hostility, hatred, or genocide toward Arabs.-Arab definition:...
films produced by the United States film industry.