Georgia's 'Gone with the Wind' museums are a big tourism draw -- and that's why at least one of them is changing its exhibit
"Gone with the Wind" is one of several American artworks and brands undergoing scrutiny amid a national movement for racial justice not seen since the 1960s. The legacy of a troubled blockbuster"Gone with the Wind" remains the largest US box office hit ever when adjusted for inflation. A "Gone with the Wind" movie poster at the Road to Tara museum, signed by Black actors who were extras in the film. The Gone with the Wind museum in Marietta did not respond to requests for comment. She hopes to adjust their focus away from emphasizing only "Gone With the Wind", which currently eclipses the new productions filmed in Clayton County.
Source: CNN June 28, 2020 16:28 UTC
