‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ Author Roald Dahl’s Family Apologizes For His Anti-Semitic Views
Author and screenwriter Roald Dahl was once described as “the world’s No 1 storyteller,” a man whose works include such children’s classics as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and The Bfg.
But he had a darker side, one that is now being acknowledged by his family on his website. They are apologizing for his anti-Semitic views.
Dahl’s work lives on in today’s culture. Netflix made a $1 billion deal to develop his works into films and series. Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi is now making an animated series of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The Witches movie, also based on his novel, just came out in October HBO Max. Anne Hathaway stars.
Dahl died 30 years ago, but his statements are gaining added scrutiny.
Two years ago, the Royal Mint dropped plans to celebrate Dahl’s life with a commemorative coin, citing his anti-Semitic views.
In an interview with...
But he had a darker side, one that is now being acknowledged by his family on his website. They are apologizing for his anti-Semitic views.
Dahl’s work lives on in today’s culture. Netflix made a $1 billion deal to develop his works into films and series. Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi is now making an animated series of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The Witches movie, also based on his novel, just came out in October HBO Max. Anne Hathaway stars.
Dahl died 30 years ago, but his statements are gaining added scrutiny.
Two years ago, the Royal Mint dropped plans to celebrate Dahl’s life with a commemorative coin, citing his anti-Semitic views.
In an interview with...
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