Calls to ban 'Grease' over claims of sexism, racism and homophobia
Calls to ban 'Grease' over claims of sexism, racism and homophobia 3 Jan, 2021 06:21 PM 4 minutes to read The 1970s musical hit Grease has come under fire after it was screened by the BBC on Boxing Day, causing many to re-evaluate the hit romantic comedy. Forty-two years after its cinema release, the cult classic does not appear to be ageing well, with critics calling it 'misogynistic', 'rapey' and encouraging 'slut-shaming'. Brits who watched the film were outraged, with some even calling for Grease to be removed from screens altogether. So turns out #Grease is actually pretty rapey. Also ...