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4. I've censored GWTW for decades

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 10:24 AM

Jun 2020

Whenever it's on, I change the channel. Simplest censorship there is.

I hate the film and the story. Love the score, though.

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Gone with the Wind [View all] Proud liberal 80 Jun 2020 OP

We'll always have this: RiverbendsJoe Jun 2020 #1

I don't know anyone who has called for Gone With the Wind to be censored StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #2

I don't think it should be retired. It should be shown in context StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #9

First time I heard of it was when it was announced and linked here... Wounded Bear Jun 2020 #3

I've censored GWTW for decades PJMcK Jun 2020 #4

Max Steiner. He also did.... mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 #8

Thanks for the info! PJMcK Jun 2020 #12

"Damn, that went on too long! Sorry." mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 #13

I don't think HBO had an ulterior motive. madaboutharry Jun 2020 #6

If HBO decides not to show it, so what? hunter Jun 2020 #7

The slave scenes - "Quittin' time" comes to mind - are cringeworthy. Merlot Jun 2020 #10

"Frankly, my dear...." Chainfire Jun 2020 #11