Billy Baldwin Defends Upcoming 'Rust' Premiere After Halyna Hutchins' Death

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Billy Baldwin is voicing his support for brother Alec Baldwin's upcoming "Rust" premiere ... saying the event isn't as controversial as one might think.

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00:00Hey William, what do you think about Russ premiering next month at the film festival?

00:07I think it's great because my understanding is it was the wishes of the family that they

00:14complete the film because they wanted the public to see her last work.

00:17Do you think Alex should show up to the premiere?

00:20It's being said that he won't be there.

00:21Do you think he should show up?

00:22I wouldn't comment on that.

00:23Hey William, will you be supporting the film's release next month at the Poland Film Festival?

00:28I'm sorry?

00:29Will you be supporting Russ' film release at the Poland Film Festival?

00:31I won't be at Poland for that.

00:32No, no.

00:33I'm going to another festival on another film that I did with Michael Madsen and Judd Nelson.

00:36A little cool indie art house film that we are premiering in Siena, Italy at a film festival there.

00:42Let's go.

00:44What would you say to people who criticize the film still being released?

00:48My understanding is that's the wishes of her family.

00:53I think they wanted to honor her by having her work finished and by having her work seen is my understanding.

01:01Thank you sir.

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