HBO says six Woody Allen movies available to stream on HBO Max will remain on the service after some online criticized the streamer for hosting those movies alongside the new documentary series “Allen v. Farrow.”
“These titles will remain available in the library to allow viewers to make their own informed decisions about the screening of the work,” HBO said in a statement to TheWrap.
“Allen v. Farrow, ”which premiered on HBO Sunday and aired on HBO Max, examines Dylan Farrow’s sexual abuse allegations against his adoptive father Allen. Others online noted that six movies, including five starring Mia Farrow, are available on the streamer. While the films are not prominently displayed or promoted, the films available to stream on HBO Max for those who seek them are “Scoop”, “Broadway Danny Rose”, “Shadows and Fog”, “Radio Days”, ” Another Woman “. and “September”.
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“The privilege of whites is to allow Woody Allen to continue playing his films on HBO MAX, while now publishing a documentary about his alleged sexual abuse,” Ernest Media Empire journalist Ernest Owens said in a tweet. “You are cashing a check, while simultaneously exhibiting on the same platform. Stupid.”
“Which algorithm recommends after watching the documentary series,” said another Twitter user.
Whether films or shows from problematic creators should stay on stream or on streaming services is a discussion that has taken on great importance in the entertainment world, with many recognizing that movies in particular are a collaborative art form, and deleting or censoring a movie also eliminates the problem. work of dozens of other actors and professionals.
“Allen v. Farrow” directors Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering were also asked about this specific conundrum with HBO Max in an interview with Variety published Monday, as the film also makes a connection between one of the films. Allen’s most famous, “Manhattan”, and the supposed Allen movie. behaviour.
“We talked about it in Episode 4; we delve into the decisions that people must make about the consumption of products. It’s something a lot of people talk about wrestling with. And that’s also the reason why we want people to think and reflect on that, ”Ziering said. “I think there is a lot of art out there with complicated biographical backgrounds. We invite people to make their own decisions. “
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The series brings together court documents, interviews, and home footage taken by his mother, Mia Farrow, including tapes in which her then-7-year-old Dylan recounts being sexually assaulted by Allen in an attic-like area of his Connecticut home in 1992. The series re-examines Dylan’s tale, both as a child and now as an adult, and the high-profile custody battle that erupted between his parents after he became romantically involved with Farrow’s daughter, Soon-Yi Previn.
Allen has long denied Dylan’s accusations; He was never charged with any crime after two criminal investigations into the matter. On Sunday, he and Previn released their own statement on the series, calling it “ax work riddled with falsehoods.”
“These documentary makers had no interest in the truth. Instead, they spent years covertly collaborating with the Farrows and their facilitators to put together an ax job riddled with falsehoods, “the statement read. “Woody and Soon-Yi were approached less than two months ago and only given a matter of days to ‘reply.’ Of course, they refused to do so. “
“Allen v. Farrow ”premiered Sunday night on HBO at 9 pm ET / PT. Episodes 2-4 will air the following Sundays at the same time.
See some of the Twitter reactions below:
I also asked about the possible cognitive dissonance of #AllenVFarrow airing on HBO Max (and HBO) while HBO Max offers five Woody Allen / Mia Farrow collaborations on the streaming service. https://t.co/lrRPReaWl8 pic.twitter.com/ccyDZyQDg0
– Kate Aurthur (@KateAurthur) February 22, 2021
White’s privilege is to allow Woody Allen to continue playing his films on HBO MAX, while now publishing a documentary about his alleged sexual abuse.
You are cashing a check, while simultaneously exposing yourself on the same platform. Stupid. #AllenVFarrow
– Ernest Owens (@MrErnestOwens) February 22, 2021
There are currently at least six Woody Allen movies on HBO Max, which one does the algorithm recommend after watching the documentary series?
– This cinematic life (@Cinematic_Life) February 22, 2021
I have to say, it’s pretty funny that right now, less than a week before the documentary series #AllenVFarrow premieres on HBO, there are six Woody Allen movies available to stream on HBO Max, and five of them star Mia Farrow.
– Liz Shannon Miller (@lizlet) February 16, 2021
@hbomax remove woody allen movies immediately. How can this be an argument? https://t.co/PSfhNeogtB
– rhett (@notnotrhett) February 22, 2021
.@HBOMax, producer of the “end of career” Allen v. Farrow doc, also has the following Woody Allen movies available to stream:
– Ladle
– Broadway Danny Rose
– Shadows and Fog
– Radio days
– Other woman
– September https://t.co/ew0aadM41e– Adam Hunault (@AdamHunault) February 19, 2021
.@hbomax remove all Woody Allen movies from your platform tonight. https://t.co/6gLdvua344
– maraleia MAT (Kick the #SeditionCaucus MOC) (@maraleia) February 22, 2021