Media: The Time To Protect The Past Is Right Now
Whether you’re a supporter or opponent of “cancel culture” or you agree or disagree with the social and political climate in the year 2020 — things are changing quickly with regards to the availability and integrity of film and television. If we don’t act soon, we may not be able to preserve our legacy at all.
If you’ve been follow the news the past few months, you’ve undoubtedly noted that movies and TV shows are being censored or even outright removed from streaming services.
Why Is This Happening?
In some cases, it is due to the nature and values of the streaming service.
Disney+ decided to censor the partial nudity of Darryl Hannah in Splash! and has even taken measures to remove the infamous “sfx” easter egg word from the starscape in a scene of The Lion King (because some people see the word “sex” instead).
The current social climate is driving the removal of other content.
The 1939 film classic Gone With The Wind for it’s portrayal of slavery —…
