I was recently telling a friend that the writing on The Affair is pretty good.
I quickly referenced Season 3 Episode 1; the scene of a conversation at the dinner table about the topic of sexual assault.
Noah's student Audrey thinks that men should never initiate any physical contact with a woman but ask for clear verbal permission.
The character Professor Juliette LeGail presents a counter opinion that for some women, such a formal situation may ruin the appeal and desire for sex.
My friend did not recall the scene but was now interested to see it - since I raved how the script's text was very articulate and insightful. Particularly how the professor's view was well-put and surprisingly impressive to put that in a show during the current climate of the times were in.
When we streamed it onSling, provided by Showtime, the scene had been re-edited; the footage with what Juliette's character said on the matter had been removed.
Wow.
Somebody with power deemed the opinion objectionable. And now adults will never be able to hear it ever again.
Can someone say....censorship?
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