Anti-Islamic Movie Director in Hiding

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John good morning thank you what we know but the filmmaker comes for a brief interview he gave to the Associated Press.

I -- the violence against the US constant and -- in the US embassy in Cairo.

Describe the AP is a California real estate developer who self identifies as an Israeli -- the filmmaker Sam this -- said quote.

This is a political movie the US lost a lot of money and a lot of people in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

But we're fighting with ideas.

As as -- demonstrations unfolding Cairo the initial reporting seeing the catalyst -- -- the thirteen minute English language trailer for the film.

Called innocence of -- that was posted on YouTube.

A Fox News has not reviewed the film he reportedly depicts the Prophet Mohamed in a negative light.

Including accusations of fraud and sexual abuse.

The director who is now said to be in hiding commenting on the savage attacks.

Including assault at the consulate in Libya where the US ambassador was killed along with three others.

Stricter -- -- telling the AP quote.

I -- the security system at the embassies is no good America should do something to change it.

A short time ago the secretary of state saying no matter how inflammatory material the attacks could not be legitimized.

Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior along with the protest.

That took place at our embassy in Cairo yesterday.

As a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet.

America's commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation.

But let me be clear.

There is no justification.

For this.

And the question here is one of timing former intelligence official telling fox -- the attacks coming on the anniversary of 9/11.

With suggest that it was not the film alone that may have sparked that violence --

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