ChasingGhosts 726 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 All references to the fact that the hit UK movie Pride is about a group of gay activists has been deleted from the packaging of its American DVD release. Set in 1980s England and Wales and inspired by real events, the film shows how the early gay pride movement united to show solidarity during the Miners’ Strike of 1984. On the UK DVD cover, the film’s main characters are described as a ‘London-based group of gay and lesbian activists. But in the US version, they are simply ‘London-based activists.’ The photo used on the cover has also been doctored to remove the banner that says “LESBIANS & GAYS SUPPORT THE MINERSâ€. So why has this awesome movie been ‘straight-washed’ for American DVD buyers? The DVD is released by Sony Pictures and CBS films. Via twitter, a CBS staffer said “we’re looking into this now.†Pride’s out gay director Ben Roberts told the UK’s Independent newspaper that he’s not surprised the US distributors have “watered down the gay content.†“I’m not defending it – it’s wrong and outmoded – but I’m not surprised,†he clarified. “It’s an unfortunate commercial reality both here and in the US that distributors have to deal with. LGBT material is largely marginalised outside of rare hits like Brokeback Mountain.†http://youtu.be/6w8sJPq8_d4 Source http://www.samesame.com.au/news/11748/Pride-is-straight-washed-for-US-DVD-release Born This Way > Joanne > The Fame Monster > The Fame > ARTPOP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewYorkCity 10,536 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 That's a same Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 116,999 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Mess, it shouldn't be so :grr: (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunk96 2,526 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Just import it from the UK if you live in the US. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Americans would be less likely to purchase or rent a movie that says "gay" on the front of it. "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpinkenergy 1,050 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Just import it from the UK if you live in the US. I think the issue is more that somewhere there's people taking the words 'gay' and 'lesbian' out of the spotlight so that it's less of an emphasis, which is sad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayGuy 1,498 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 If they've only changed the packaging and not the actual content then that is just false advertising if it's all about gay people. Pretty sure it'll be less popular now, it sounds just like some miners get some support from some random activists and that's about it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo Freud 653 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 OMG HOW HAVNT I SEEN THIS? It looks hilarious Regarding the cover change, I'm not really surprised. The same thing happened with an Australian movie called the sapphires. The australian cover focused on the aboriginal main actors whilst the american cover focused on the main white actor The american cover is on the left whilst the Australian one is on the right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasingGhosts 726 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 OMG HOW HAVNT I SEEN THIS? It looks hilarious Regarding the cover change, I'm not really surprised. The same thing happened with an Australian movie called the sapphires. The australian cover focused on the aboriginal main actors whilst the american cover focused on the main white actor The american cover is on the left whilst the Australian one is on the right I haven't seen it either but I've heard nothing but great things about it :) The Sapphires (along with Red Dog, Wolf Creek, Priscilla, Rabbit Proof Fence and Muriel's Wedding) is one of the best Aussie films ever But its really disappointing that the US are doing this Born This Way > Joanne > The Fame Monster > The Fame > ARTPOP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornthisway51 435 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 In a way it's a good thing. It could reach audiences that would never have thought to pick it up if they'd seen the word "gay"... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth 750 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 That's so stupid, it shouldn't be allowed. It should be the same in all countries.. Highly recommend the film if you haven't watched it though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The Sapphires (along with Red Dog, Wolf Creek, Priscilla, Rabbit Proof Fence and Muriel's Wedding) is one of the best Aussie films ever The best Aussie films are Mad Max and Wake in Fright. "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amenART 429 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 looks like a good film idk why they had to do that tho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Little Phoney 658 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 disgusting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsvet 705 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 why.............. why would they make the whole movie if they 'v washed it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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