Commentators have denounced the film for its rosy depiction of slavery before the Civil War, while downplaying its horrors. (Photo: YouTube/screengrab) Commentators have denounced the film for its rosy depiction of slavery before the Civil War, while downplaying its horrors. Set during the American Civil War (1861-65), it follows O’Hara’s romance with Rhett Butler, sometimes lapsed, sometimes born-again ‘Southern gentleman’. ‘Gone with the Wind’ is the highest-grossing film in history (adjusted for inflation), and has been re-released on several occasions over the decades. For several years, commentators have denounced the film for its rosy depiction of slavery before the Civil War, while downplaying its horrors.

Source: Indian Express June 11, 2020 17:37 UTC