Idris Elba Says Racist Movies & TV Shouldn't Be Censored

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Idris Elba is speaking out about the recent discussion surrounding what to do with films and television shows containing controversial racist content.

The 47-year-old actor spoke out in an interview with Radio Times. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Idris Elba “I’m very much a believer in freedom of speech.

But the thing about freedom of speech is that it’s not suitable for everybody. That’s why we have a rating system. We tell you that this particular content is rated U, PG, 15, 18.

To mock the truth, you have to know the truth. But to censor racist themes within a show, to pull it — wait a second, I think viewers should know that people made shows like this,” he said. “Out of respect for the time and the movement, commissioners and