South Africa bans United States ‘hate’ film, threatening R500,000 fine for anyone possessing or distributing it

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South Africa bans United States ‘hate’ film, threatening R500,000 fine for anyone possessing or distributing it

South Africa's Film and Publication Board has banned a controversial United States 'hate' film.

 

[SeRpEnT]

/me waits for the brave first review on the movies thread...

 

[die_koos]

They should add a soundtrack and call it a song, then it can't be hate speech right?

 

[Mirai]

Specifically, the film contains various instances of dehumanisation, falsehoods and prejudicial language, targeting Jewish people primarily.

But siding with "Death to Israel" Iran is OK?

 

[Bad Ballie]

People are going to get it and then never watch it just to extend the ANC the middle finger.