11 Oscar Films That Are Considered Problematic Today

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someone feeling otherwise.That said, when we look back at former Oscar winners in preparation for , some movies are showing their age more than others.

In fact, several Oscar films that were once celebrated would be considered problematic today.Our society is evolving, and that’s a good thing.

Many things that might have been said or written in the past would never make its way into a screenplay today. There also seems to be—at least, on the surface—a higher standard of behavior that directors and actors are expected to follow while on set.These Oscar films are a product of their time, and many were not seen as problematic when they were first released because the cultural climate was different or the actions of the actors and directors behind the scenes were not yet known.

In some cases, they were controversial at the time and still went on to win regardless. But if you were to watch them today, you might leave with a sour aftertaste.Below, 11 Oscar films that are considered problematic today.Few films were discussed as often as Gone With the Wind back in the day, and the film won 10 Oscars in 1940.