Zulu

[Omegstrat6]

Apparently the government sponsored Prevent counter-terrorism group have listed (amongst other films/books) the 1964 film Zulu as being one that inspires white nationalists. Really, where do they get these people from? Michael Caine has been quoted as saying that this is some of the "biggest bull**** he's ever heard" . Hard to disagree with him. I'm increasingly despairing about how the direction this country is moving in.😞


For the record, the Rorkes Drift episode followed the defeat of a British Army column by the Zulus at the Battle of Isandlwana in 1870. The Zulus had been deliberately provoked by Bartle Frere's invasion of their lands and it was one of the worst military defeats the British Army had ever had. Though the defence of Rorkes Drift was, indeed, courageous, the British involved had little choice but to make a stand and the press and government made the most of it in order to deflect attention away from the greater humiliation of Isandlwana. The film, of course, took some liberties with the truth (particularly the character of Hook who, in real life was a competent soldier and not the malingerer portrayed) but the main points regarding the battle itself were accurate. The facts of the real story behind Zulu are easy enough to find and how Prevent can see it as being influential on white supremacists is a beyond me. To my mind it does not push the idea of colonialism as being a good thing, nor treat the Zulus in a racist manner. Maybe "Carry on up the Kyber" will be next on their list?

[Leicesterbaggie]

These people are making a mockery of this country. For goodness sake, it’s our history, good or bad. You can’t rewrite it although that’s what some of these idiots are trying to do. We can and should learn from it but don’t try and air brush it.

[Albionic68]

Haven't read the whole article so I have no context to comment on this but Zulu isn't the only film on the list.

' “Zulu” was cited alongside “The Bridge on the River Kwai,” “Brave New World,” “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” and the BBC’s original “House of Cards,” among other titles'.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/variety...235548287/amp/

[Dubbag]

Mad world 🌍🌍🌍

[WBA1955]

At least there will be loads of cooking programmes for us to enjoy....as long as they are presented by Ainsley Herriot.