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, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @07:11PM (1 child)
The looters don't give a shit about who they're looting. They're not doing it for political ends, but for selfish ends. This [youtube.com] clip from the 1992 LA Riots is one of the most powerful I've seen. Hate to use that word, but how else can you define it? And it really sums up the reality of what looting invariably turns into.
(Score: 1, Touché) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @09:16PM
Frankly the looters don't give a damn.
FTFY