A historic Memphis, Tennessee, theater, which has shown "Gone With the Wind" screenings for 34 years, has decided to remove the classic film from its schedule due to its racially "insensitive" content.

The move comes after violence erupted at a rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, earlier this month. The president of the Orpheum Theatre said the decision to remove the 1939 film was not directly related to the recent headlines.

"The Orpheum appreciates feedback on its programming from all members of the mid-south community," Orpheum president Bret Batterson said in a statement to Vulture. "As an organization whose stated mission is to 'entertain, educate and enlighten the communities it serves,' the Orpheum cannot show a film that is insensitive to a large segment of its local population.
His statement continued, "This is something that's been questioned every year, but the social media storm this year really brought it home.

Batterson also noted the popularity of the film has "leveled off" in recent years.


Movie-goers took to the Orpheum's Facebook page to blast the theater's decision.

"This is the stupidest thing I have heard lately and believe me there have been some really stupid things done lately in the name of 'racism' - How ignorant are you people - Never will I go to this theater or any other one that promotes this BS," one person wrote.

Another wrote, "So now we r censoring art...come on it's just a movie if u don't like it don't watch it."

Many people called for a boycott on the theater's Facebook page.

"Gone With The Wind" won eight Academy Awards including Best Picture. Hattie McDaniel, who played "Mammy" was the first African-American actress to win an Academy Award.

Film at 11... 😟

Cops around the country are saying the key is to keep the groups separated. Maybe if the theater has blacks sit in the balcony ...they could resume showings

I'm going to start a petition to see if they'll bring it back...as a double feature with Song of the South opening

Sad times.... 😞




Thanks Obama..!! 😠

And there goes another classic due to idiots and butt hurt morons.

They should not be allowed to make up their own mind or ever change programming! Since the movie will not be shown there a classic is gone! The government should force them to continue playing it.

Drafter do you actively look for this stuff and is there ever a time you'd run accross racism towards a minority and point it out as wrong?

Wrong racism..,?? You mean they're just canceling because no one wants to see it..,?? Hell of a coincidence.. 😟

While it may seem obvious that the theater was lashing out at conservative white southerners with a love of antebellum, the real truth is the showings were cancelled to minimize the effects of global warming and spare the lives of countless bald eagles.

Which is surprising since the theater is owned by Mexicans….

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

Well, as long as we're saving Eagles.....I heard there was only a couple dozen left..😟

You're thinking of eggs....

And on today's breakfast menu we have Bald Eagle Ariba Omelets with Red and green peppers, onion, and Cilantro [gonzo]

Perhaps they will replace it with



Blazing Saddles.

Not just Mexicans but Illuminati Mexicans!! 🍺



Or perhaps Django Unchained.

Type Illuminati backwards in your search browser followed by .com itanimulli.com see where that takes you... (hears the xfiles music in the background) [gonzo] [gonzo] [gonzo] See who is really behind it all lol.

I suppose they could show Pink Floyd "The Wall"



- no, maybe not...

how about "Birth of a Nation"?

Rocky horror

That would be gay.... 😟

If so, they also need to ensure there are copious amounts of doobie to go around.

How are you guys holding up Scott? Hopefully, you're high and dry.