Elton John and the filmmakers of his biopic Rocketman on Friday sharply criticised a Russian distributor's decision to censor scenes from the new movie. A joint statement by John and the filmmakers said they were unaware that scenes featuring gay sex and drug use would be removed from the film at a screening in Moscow on Thursday. David Appleby/AP The Russian distributor of Rocketman cut scenes featuring gay sex and drug use from the film. READ MORE:* Rocketman: Taron Egerton determined to bring Elton John's truth to life* A biopic for Rocketman is not the best way to illustrate Elton John's legacy* Gay sex scenes are rare in Hollywood. The statement said John and the filmmakers hoped Rocketman could "open dialogue" regarding homosexuality.

Source: Stuff June 01, 2019 07:18 UTC