What's The Protocal On Calling 911 Because Somebody Is Using Their Cell Phone in A Movie Theater?

Source – A film critic became so enraged at a fellow moviegoer using his cellphone during a screening yesterday that he called 911. Alex Billington, a leading blogger who founded FirstShowing.net, claims he was worried that a man who was using his phone non-stop for 10 minutes was trying to record the film. But some have accused him of wasting the police’s time by using the emergency number to report such a trivial matter. The incident occurred on Monday during a screening of new thriller The Sacrament during the Toronto International Film Festival. The screening was attended by film critics and industry workers, meaning that electronic devices were permitted to enable journalists to take notes. A member of the audience sitting in the front row of the cinema was apparently using his phone to send texts and emails throughout the opening of the movie, angering Mr Billington.

After theatre staff told him they were powerless to intervene, the blogger dialed 911 to warn that the man could be pirating the film, which is due to be released in the U.S. later this year. However, the emergency dispatcher simply laughed at him, while cinema employees suggested he should return for a public screening where phones are not allowed.

Ok here is the deal.  If this was a normal movie I’d have absolutely no problem calling 911 on a guy who is texting or using his phone in the theater.   In fact I’d have no problem if you beheaded the guy. Because if you use your cell phone in a movie theater I can’t wish enough horrible things upon you and your family.   BUT having said that this was a screening where the rules clearly state you can use you’re cell phone.    So I don’t even know what we’re talking about here?