SUBMITTED BY Andre

June 8, 2001 — Hey fans, "Nurse Hollis" of Africa-AICN is reporting a little controversy brewing inside the 'Ali' production. They are currently filming in North Africa and some of the local filmakers are upset at some of the incentives the American crew is getting. Controversy is no stranger to director Michael Mann who's last film, 'The Insider' also created a stir in certain circles. This story was originally published in the London Independent but Nurse Hollis is all over it!: "* Tax incentives offered by the government of Mozambique to the producers of ALI, which stars Will Smith as Muhammad Ali, have angered local filmmakers, who have seen their industry collapse in recent years following a period after independence when it flourished, the London Independent reported this week. Mozambican producer Camilo de Sousa told the newspaper: "If I want to make a film, the government charges me import duty on my tapes and my equipment. These guys have paid nothing. This deal was sewn up between the Americans and the presidency. The working conditions are poor for anyone hired locally, and Mozambican film professionals have not been given the opportunity to gain experience on the shoot." The Independent pointed out, however, that the $20 a day being paid to extras is equal to an average month's earnings (that doesn't justify it? - NURSE HOLLIS.)"