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An Organizer Calls for a Boycott of "American Psycho"

Tammy Bruce of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Organization for Women. That group opposes Ellis's book, and claims it's scenes of violence against women are pure exploitation, devoid of social commentary. NOW has set up a hotline explaining their objections to the book, featuring an excerpt from the novel.

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Other segments from the episode on March 14, 1991

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, March 14, 1991: Interview with Richard Mkhondo; Interview with Joe Davidson; Interview with Brett Easton Ellis; Interview with Tammy Bruce.

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