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: 3, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @06:49PM (3 children)
I have yet to witness any racial inequality other than the mandatory racial profiling required for hiring positions where the job goes not to the best candidate, but to the person who *isn't* white because *racism*.
It's actually racism.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @07:35PM (1 child)
Well if you had taken the systemic racism seriously such heavy handed legislation would not have been needed. Simple fact is you were totally fine with black applicants being rejected for their race, or you were naive and simply didn't believe it was a real issue (insert meritocracy bullshit here).
(Score: 2, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @09:57PM
Muh Forty Acres and a Mule. Did you ever read about blind CV practices [abc.net.au] and conclude they were evidence of systemic sexism?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @07:55PM
While that may be true, how many companies are hiring the "best candidate" vs hiring someone that will fit into the team and accept the pay being offered? A qualified minority candidate will probably be offered the job because of the diversity points are beneficial to the company. He may not be the best, but neither are the coworkers.