‘Political correctness gone MAD!’ Demands for 'RACIST' Zulu film to be BANNED
CAMPAIGNERS have been branded “snowflakes” after calling for a charity screening of the classic Michael Caine film Zulu to be axed amid claims the 1964 war epic is racist.
Michael Caine stars in 1964 film Zulu
The iconic film is being shown at Folkestone's Silver Screen Cinema, in Kent, on Saturday to raise cash for armed forces charity SSAFA.
But the seaside town’s mayor has received an open letter signed by 28 people who want the event to be scrapped.
The letter said: “We wholeheartedly support the efforts being made to raise funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity.
“But we believe that the choice of the film Zulu, with its inaccurate portrayal of historical events and its distortions and racist overtones, could have a negative effect on relationships within the changing and richly diverse communities here in Folkestone.”
Everyone is welcome to attend and express their own opinion before and after the screening
Zulu is based on the 1879 Battle of Rorke's Drift which saw around 150 soldiers from The 24th Regiment of Foot heroically repel wave after wave of attack by around 4,000 spear-carrying Zulu warriors.
But the 28 protestors have taken issue with the movie's “factual inaccuracies” and “racial overtones”.
Locals in Folkestone have branded the letter ridiculous and described calls for a ban as “political correctness gone mad”.
One said: “What on Earth is going on with this country? It's ridiculous people that moan about a charity screening of Zulu.
“It's political correctness gone mad. They have nothing better to do than moan about a 55-year-old film.”
Another said: “Anyone who's name is on that petition should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves.
“This degree of idiotic virtue signalling marks them out as lefties of the worst kind.”
Another said: “I know each new generation wants to re-write the past, but it's just an endless onslaught these days.”
Organisers Bigger Boat Pictures said: “We're delighted to announce a special screening of Zulu ahead of Armed Forces Day with proceeds going to SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity - a winning outcome for all serving members and former members of all ranks of the armed forces and their dependants.
“Come and see this rare screening of Zulu on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 30th June, help raise funds for SSAFA.
“Make up your own mind whether this is a timeless tale of courage, honour and pride or a product of yesteryear that has no currency and should be banned.
“Everyone is welcome to attend and express their own opinion before and after the screening.”