Amazon is reportedly considering removing the immensely popularꩵ 1970s series “The Dukes of Hazzard” fꦬrom its streaming library as it reviews its content offerings in the wake of racial tensions and protests happening throughout the US.
The TV series ran on CBS for seven seasons from 1979 until 1985. It follows the adventures of Bo and Luke Duke, who create mischief in their fictional small town of Hazzard County, Ga. The show has 🐟, specifically for the boys’ w♛ell-known car, The General Lee, which is emblazoned with a confederate flag on the roof.
As a result, reports that the popular streaming service is thinking about removing it so as not to court any controversy with the ongoing moveme🦹nt happening throughout the US. Amazon currently offers “The Dukes of Hazzard” both for free on its ad-supported streaming service, IMDB TV, as well as for sale on the Amazon store.
Representatives for Amazon did not immediately respond𝐆 to Fox News’ request fꩵor comment.
In 2015, TV Land pulled .
The m🌺ove would be in line with , which removed the Oscar-winning Civil ♐War film “Gone with the Wind” from its library as a result of heightened racial tensions sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis, Minn. on May 25.
The 1939 film focuses on an Atlanta planta♚tion. 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 America🎀n 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, specificaꦦlly in the black community. Things were sparked by the death of Floꦕyd after a video showed now-former Officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on his neck for more than eight minutes.
The incident ledꦿ to many peaceful protests, but some have turned violent amid clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. Curfews have been implemented in cities throughout the US, wit✤h the National Guard being called in amid fires, vandalism and looting.