Leon Schuster’s Banned Movies Return to TV After 5 Years

Leon Schuster’s banned movies return to TV after 5 years

MultiChoice has restored several of Leon Schuster’s older films to its platforms, DStv and Showmax, after previously banning them for alleged racial insensitivity. The TV broadcaster initially pulled the titles back in June 2020, during the global Black Lives Matter movement sparked by the death of George Floyd. At the time, broadcasters worldwide reassessed content that could be deemed offensive. MultiChoice reinstates banned movies Central to …

Leon Schuster films return to screens as MultiChoice clears the air

Comedy legend Leon Schuster is back on Mzansi screens, and this time it is official. MultiChoice has moved to silence speculation around the veteran filmmaker’s work being “banned” from its platforms, confirming that his slapstick comedy classics are rolling out on Showmax. In a statement, the pay-to-view broadcaster said: “MultiChoice can confirm that Leon Schuster films are not banned from its platforms. As a broadcaster, we review all content…

TV brings back Leon Schuster’s films following five-year removal

MultiChoice has returned several of Leon Schuster’s older films to its DStv and Showmax platforms after previously banning them over alleged racial insensitivity. The TV broadcaster removed the titles in June 2020, following the global Black Lives Matter movement sparked by George Floyd’s death. Broadcasters worldwide reassessed content at the time to identify material that could be considered offensive. MultiChoice reinstates banned movies The …

Leon Schuster’s films make comeback on DStv and Showmax after racial sensitivity ban - The Zambian Observer

Leon Schuster’s films make comeback on DStv and Showmax after racial sensitivity ban MultiChoice has reinstated several of Leon Schuster’s classic films on DStv and Showmax, ending a five-year ban that followed allegations of racial insensitivity. The move comes after a global content review in 2020, triggered by the Black Lives Matter movement, which originally […] The post Leon Schuster’s films make comeback on DStv and Showmax after racial se…