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posted by martyb on Thursday June 11 2020, @05:44PM   Printer-friendly
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HBO Max Temporarily Removes ‘Gone With the Wind’ From Library

An HBO Max spokesperson says “Gone With the Wind” will eventually return to the platform with a discussion about its historical context and a denouncement of its racist depictions.

On Tuesday, HBO Max removed the 1939 film from its library in the wake of protests over the death of George Floyd.

[...] Upon its release, “Gone With the Wind” broke theater attendance records and was the highest-grossing film of all time to that point. It still holds the record when adjusted for inflation. However, despite being considered one of the greatest films of all time, some film commentators have since criticized its depiction of slavery and Black people.


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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @06:30PM (9 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @06:30PM (#1006483)

    Oh noes muh HBOs!

    Let me know when legislation is passed banning the sale or viewing of the movie. Until then, SUCK IT YOU HYPORCRITICAL COCK WOMBLE :D XOXOXO :D

  • (Score: 1) by hemocyanin on Thursday June 11 2020, @06:55PM (8 children)

    by hemocyanin (186) on Thursday June 11 2020, @06:55PM (#1006512) Journal

    Democrats. Example above. Such the freedom lovers.

    • (Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @07:27PM

      by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @07:27PM (#1006538)

      Such the freedom lovers.

      Are you making the argument that the folks at HBO should be *required* to stream specific media?

      How very authoritarian of you. I applaud your dedication!

    • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @07:40PM (6 children)

      by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @07:40PM (#1006546)

      Typical low energy republican response, maybe you should ask Trump for some of his best words to help you with your critical thinking training.

      • (Score: 4, Insightful) by Phoenix666 on Thursday June 11 2020, @08:04PM (1 child)

        by Phoenix666 (552) on Thursday June 11 2020, @08:04PM (#1006567) Journal

        hemocyanin is not a Republican. He's a progressive who realized what the Left has become.

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        Washington DC delenda est.
        • (Score: -1, Flamebait) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @11:13PM

          by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @11:13PM (#1006648)

          Ok boomer

      • (Score: 1) by hemocyanin on Thursday June 11 2020, @11:27PM (3 children)

        by hemocyanin (186) on Thursday June 11 2020, @11:27PM (#1006656) Journal

        I'm not a republican. I'm pissed-at-the-whole-fucking-lot-of-emian.

        • (Score: 2) by c0lo on Thursday June 11 2020, @11:55PM (2 children)

          by c0lo (156) Subscriber Badge on Thursday June 11 2020, @11:55PM (#1006668) Journal

          Stop being pissed-at-bohemians, mate

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          • (Score: 1) by hemocyanin on Friday June 12 2020, @06:05AM (1 child)

            by hemocyanin (186) on Friday June 12 2020, @06:05AM (#1006775) Journal

            Bohemians don't censor and bohemians are definitely in the target of the regressive left.

            • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday June 12 2020, @06:16AM

              by Anonymous Coward on Friday June 12 2020, @06:16AM (#1006778)

              Yet, spell with me, they are bohemians