The wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is to exec produce 'The Rock Pile'
Cherie Blair, the wife of ex British Prime Minister Tony Blair, is to make her first move into filmmaking, having been brought on board by London-based Joejack Entertainment as executive producer on Middle East-based drama In her role — her first exec producer position — the QC and barrister will reportedly be "actively advancing" the feature on the world stage.
"Given my own foundation's work in Israel and Palestine, and Tony's work on the Middle East peace process, we are deeply aware of the human cost of the conflict and the benefit of bringing stories about the reality on the ground to a global audience," Blair said in a statement. "Stories likecan alter people's understanding, foster engagement and ultimately trigger action for change.
News of Blair's involvement — and her statement — will likely jar critics following her husband's significant role in the disastrous and deadly invasion of Iraq, a conflict that cost hundreds of thousands of lives, destabilized the Middle East and, according to many, indirectly led to the formation of the Islamic State. The former leader has faced continued calls for him to be tried for war crimes, while the U.K.
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