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: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 11 2020, @07:25PM
Tell that to these folks [motherless.com] [NSFW -- no. Really. NSFW. Probably not safe for home either. Well, unless you're into that sort of thing.]. I'm pretty sure *every single one* was made after we had knowledge of bacteria.
As such, that's a terrible analogy. You can do better. I know you can.