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.
(Score: 2) by deadstick on Thursday June 11 2020, @06:36PM
Yeah, I remember, being an old fart and all that. The "damn" wasn't the only problem television had with it.
There's a scene where Scarlett and Rhett have a yelling argument in the mansion; he gets fed up; grabs her around the waist; slings her over his shoulder and climbs the spiral staircase two steps at a time. Fade out, fade in to Scarlett waking up in her palatial bed and stretching with a big shit-eating grin while Mammy glares disapprovingly.
The networks would insert a commercial in that fade to break the continuity.