An exhibition dedicated to John Wayne, a mastodon of the seventh American art has been removed from the corridors of the prestigious Californian film school,USC School of Cinematics Arts, Friday July 10. The establishment considered that “As an agent of change in the promotion of anti-racist cultural values and experiences”, it is not possible to keep this tribute to one of its most famous boarders. In fact, this presumed conservative is accused of having made racist remarks during his lifetime.
“I believe in white supremacy”
He had indeed said he believed in white supremacy. Asked about the figure of anti-racism in the 1970s, Angela Davis, he had suggested that: “I believe in white supremacy until black people are trained to the point where they can exercise responsibility”. He had gone further by not accepting “Feeling guilty that five or ten generations ago these people were slaves”, while regretting that “Some blacks try to force their hand to enter university when they have not passed the tests and do not have the required luggage”. In view of these words by John Wayne, his son Ethan came to his rescue.
The wrath of Donald Trump
“There is no doubt that the words of John Wayne in an interview 50 years ago caused pain and anger” he said, urging not to pay attention to his father’s statements. Note that these words from the American film giant have been the subject of controversy in recent years. In full motion Black Lives Matter, the Democrats had asked, at the end of last June, that the airport John Wayne be renamed. It had angered Donald Trump, who had treated his opponents of “Good for nothing” on Twitter.
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