Without variety of ideas or thinking, then art, philosophy and life itself is endangered. I support Deepa Mehta's right to produce her film and any attempt to prevent her making this movie has to be strongly opposed. Any examination of the truth always comes under fire because the people in power are threatened by any voice that is not theirs or does not support their political agenda. And this is not just happening in film but in writing, music and art. It is a global issue.
Artists have to rally together and become a strong force in order to defend their basic rights.
We have creative license as artists and we must defend this right. The campaign for freedom of artistic expression also has to include all artists, not only filmmakers. I agree with the point at the end of your statement that genuine artistic creativity cannot develop without full freedom of expression and investigation. This is true. If I look at Malaysia alone there are so many stories that need to be researched and told.