My how things have changed. When I was in college, the student film organization showed whatever they wanted and nothing was off limits. They even showed "Deep Throat" - something like 25% of the undergraduate population turned out to see it.
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Originally Posted by Guest
According to Fox News, the University of Maryland at College Park cancelled a screening of American Sniper due to a large petition signed by the Muslim student association.
Was this censorship or was it a wise thing to do?
I can imagine a bunch of college guys seeing the movie, getting liquid courage from one of the many bars on Route 1 right next to the campus and then going to look for Muslims to beat up. Very possible scenario.
While not advocating screenings of Bambi, movies that do not have the possible blowback of American Sniper would have better choices - in my opinion.
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