Exorcist Ban Lifted

By Azad April 9, 2001 11:53 PM

As quickly as the ban was enforced, it was also lifted. The Australian state of Victoria has lifted its Good Friday ban on showings of the film The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The ban was imposed by the government of Victoria for fear of offending Catholics, but apparently the wrath of theatre owners and civil liberties groups was stronger. Never underestimate the political power of large groups.

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Posted by Azad (eka@dtheatre.com) on April 10, 2001 1:06 AM

And to this, Hurrah! I say.. Hurrah!

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on April 10, 2001 12:53 PM

Censorship is taboo, and should be after it is suppose to be a free country.  But I do wonder sometimes as the govs of not only australia, but the usa try hard to remove such freedoms.  Passing laws which make no scence.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on April 11, 2001 9:44 PM

"That would be a much to vulgar display of power."

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on April 14, 2001 6:45 PM

Proper spelling is apparently taboo too, huh?