Should Sony Have Cancelled Its Release of 'The Interview'?

Sony Pictures Entertainment cancelled the release of its film “The Interview,” a comedy centered on an assassination plot against the leader of North Korea. The announcement came in the wake of cyberattacks on the company and amid threats of attacks on theaters showing the film. Federal investigators believe North Korea is behind the hack, and are weighing how to respond. We look at the political and cultural implications of Sony’s decision.

• More: White House Says Any Response To Sony Attack Needs To Be ‘Proportional’ (NPR)
• More: NPR’s ongoing coverage of the Sony data breach
• More: North Korea Is Not Funny (The Atlantic)
• More: Obama: Sony Should Not Have Pulled Film Over Threats (NPR)