Famous Movies That Have Been Banned All Over the World

The Tin Drum

This 1979 German drama was banned in Canada and Oklahoma for including a pedophilic scene in which a young boy and an older woman engage in sexual conduct. Despite this scene being universally regarded as morally reprehensive, the Oklahoma board overturned their ban and helped fund a documentary about the issues behind obscenity in this film. 

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The More You Know

  • Enya was James Cameron’s first choice to compose the music for Titanic.
  • Often derided as a mega-flop, Waterworld actually took home nearly $90m more in worldwide box office than its estimated budget.
  • The film industry got its start in New Jersey
  • That slightly scandalous charcoal drawing of a topless Kate Winslet in Titanic was drawn by none other than the director himself, James Cameron.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.