![]() ![]() Actor Ted Levine who played Gumb, had a far different interpretation of the character when making the film. However, the makers of Lambs dismiss these claims. On the surface, it seems pretty obvious that the character is a negative stereotype of the LGBT community. Gumb has a white Bichon Frise named Precious, dances around wearing women’s clothes and a scalp, and has had a homosexual relationship with at least one male in his past. On his trail is Clarice Starling, a budding FBI agent who must enlist the help of serial killer Hannibal Lecter in order to track down the psycho. After each killing, Gumb, known to the media as ‘Buffalo Bill,’ places a month in the throat of his victims in order to sign his work, and symbolize his desire to change. In the film, Gumb is a serial killer who kidnaps overweight women in order to skin them, thereby fashioning himself a ‘woman-suit’ so he can change his identity. In order to understand the controversy, one need merely look at the Jame Gumb character. According to Ted Levine, the actor who played Gumb, these are superficial readings of his character. This culminated in a massive protest at the Oscars on the night that Silence took home all five major awards for the evening. ![]() Though met with critical acclaim upon its release, the film was accused of perpetuating negative stereotypes of gay and transgender people due to the characterization of Jame Gumb, the serial killer being hunted by FBI agent Clarice Starling. Silence of the Lambs is no stranger to controversy. Once the lambs are silent, maybe we can all try to listen a little better. Silence of the Lambs continues to thrill and move me as it does many people, but that’s no excuse for any of us to ignore valid criticisms of this deeply troubling aspect of the film. ![]() The truth is that transgender people have been slighted in the arts for far too long, and upon realizing that I tried to WRITE A FOLLOW UP PIECE THAT HOPEFULLY OFFERS A MORE SYMPATHETIC EAR TO THIS FILM’S CRITICS. I was wrong to do so and offer my sincere apologies. In my eagerness to defend Silence of the Lambs, I was not sympathetic towards those who felt threatened by this film. When a work of art moves us, it’s hard to imagine that same work may have hurt someone else. The property - valued at $554K - was sold to the high bidder for $325K.This article was written at a time when I was a lot less wise. ![]() They rattle Ted's chain and then roll the cameras," adding, "Ted then portrays another sociopath or psychopath." It's more grist for the entertainment mill. Mick says in his docs Hollywood is the bad guy, exploiting his brother's mental illness, saying, "Hollywood only profits from his illness. and forced them to sell the property at auction. Mick says his famous brother vowed to "fix it so his family members see nothing". but Ted began making demands, berating Mick in emails, calling him "you crazy f***ing c**t." he and his siblings agreed to sell the restaurant after their parents' deaths. Levine's brothers and sister say he's a sadistic and cruel bully who forced them to auction off the family's beloved BBQ joint in Holly Ridge, NC. Ted Levine - the actor who played Buffalo Bill in " Silence of the Lambs" - is being sued by his family who claims his craziness sent them into financial ruin, and they ultimately blame Hollywood. ![]()
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