Spielberg hires Sharon strategist to market film

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg has hired one of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's top strategists to market his film about Israel's retaliation for the Palestinian attack on its team at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Eyal Arad, who helped to mastermind the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, says he is promoting the film Munich in Israel, where it has already stirred fierce debate.

Arad has arranged a courtesy screening in Tel Aviv for the widows of two of the 11 murdered Israeli sportsmen, attended by the film's producer and screenwriter.