Amazon Considers Removing 'Dukes of Hazzard' From Its Streaming Library Over Confederate Flag: Report (via Fox411)
The 1939 film focuses on an Atlanta plantation. As with the Duke boys’ car, people have criticized the film in the modern day for its racial undertones as well as its portrayal of black people.
The film won eight Oscars including best picture and made history when Hattie McDaniel became the first black American to win an Oscar for her performance.Protests have been widespread throughout the country as people have taken to the streets to speak out against police brutality, specifically in the black community. Things were sparked by the death of Floyd after a video showed now-former Officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on his neck for more than eight minutes.
The incident led to many peaceful protests, but some have turned violent amid clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. Curfews have been implemented in cities throughout the U.S, with the National Guard being called in amid fires, vandalism and looting.
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