“JOKER” fear over the film’s content, Police plan visibility around movie theaters

The Los Angeles Police Department said Friday it plans to step up its visibility around movie theaters for the opening of Joker because of fears over the film’s content.
A police spokeswoman told media that while there have been no credible threats in the Los Angeles area, “the department will maintain high visibility around movie theatres when (the film) opens” next week.

“We encourage everyone to go out and enjoy all of the weekend leisure activities this city has to offer, however, Angelenos should remain vigilant and always be aware of your surroundings,” spokeswoman Rosie Cervantes said. “As always if you see something, say something.”
Families of the some victims has published letter to media concrern about the movie “JOKER”. MOVIE that presents the character played by Joaquin Phoenix as a protagonist with a sympathetic origin story, it gave us pause,” the letter said.

Joker is being released seven years after 12 people were killed in Aurora, Colorado when a gunman opened fire during a screening of Batman film The Dark Knight Rises.