"The Interview" Release

Sony

Moviegoers

North Korean Government

American Government

Bias: They made the film and are Americans

Cons: Full responsibility for potential incidents

Pros: Make box office profit, fight censorship, appear bold

Opinion: We have the right to release the film

Relationship: Parent company behind the film's production

Pros: Chance to potentially show strength in retaliation

Cons: Negative, insulting view of North Korean government and leadership

Opinion: The film should not be released, and America will be punished if it is

Bias: Known to perceive America as its enemy

Relationship: Target of satire, criticism, and a fictitious assassination of their leader in a high-profile film

Pros: See an entertaining movie, fight censorship

Cons: Face potential backlash and safety breach from North Korea

Opinion: The film should be released

Bias: Americans, active against censorship

Relationship: Audience for the film

Pros: Connect with citizens over common issues, oppose censorship, patriotism

Cons: Face retaliation

Opinion: The film should be released

Bias: American, views North Korea as a dictatorship

Relationship: Film's country of origin