From Deseret News archives:
Miller explains 'Brokeback' call
He canceled movie due to concern over breakup of families
He took the action because he was worried about the breakup of the traditional American family, he told KTVX-TV in an interview.
"Getting away from the traditional families, which I look at as the fundamental building block of our society, is a very dangerous thing," he said.
In January, Miller canceled showing of the R-rated Western gay romance story at the Megaplex at Jordan Commons in Sandy. That had been the only one of his theaters that had been scheduled to show the movie, but it was shown at other theaters in the area.
Miller's decision on Jan. 5 came just two hours after he was told about the movie's subject matter by a KCPW-FM reporter.
During the KCPW interview, he said booking a movie like "Brokeback Mountain" was a business decision, and "It's something that I have to let the market speak to some degree. I don't think I'm qualified to be the community censor."
Miller drew both support and criticism within Utah. The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender Community Center of Utah has urged people to avoid Miller's businesses.
Miller said many Utahns responded by buying cars from him.
Miller said he stands by his decision to pull the movie.
"I clearly hurt some individuals' feelings and for that I regret it, but I don't think it should change my opinions and views," he said.
Miller is to deliver a speech at the University of Utah on April 21, over opposition from some on campus.
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