'Confederate': HBO Responds to Grassroots #NoConfederate Campaign | THR News

The transcript discusses the controversy surrounding HBO's planned series 'Confederate', which imagines an alternate reality where the South won the Civil War and slavery remains legal. A Twitter campaign, #noConfederate, led by April Rain, opposes the show, fearing it will mishandle racial issues. HBO responded, expressing confidence in the show's creators and urging viewers to reserve judgment. The show is developed by 'Game of Thrones' creators and is set to launch after 'Game of Thrones' ends. HBO's Casey Bloys defends the project, highlighting its potential to advance racial discussions in America.

What was the main purpose of the Twitter campaign against HBO's Confederate?

• To express support for the show's creators

• To promote the show

• To urge HBO to cancel the show

• To encourage viewers to watch the show

In the alternate reality of Confederate, what significant historical event is altered?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The abolition of slavery

• The South successfully seceding from the Union

• The North winning the Civil War

Who are the creators behind the show Confederate?

• George R.R. Martin and J.K. Rowling

• Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino

• David Benioff, DB Weiss, Malcolm Spellman, and Nichelle Tramble Spellman

• April Rain and Casey Bloys

What criticism did April Rain express about the showrunners of Confederate?

• They have not introduced significant characters of color in their previous work

• They have too many characters of color in their shows

• They have never worked on a TV show before

• They focus too much on historical accuracy

What potential impact does HBO believe Confederate could have on racial discussions in America?

• It could end racial discussions

• It could advance racial discussions

• It could have no impact

• It could worsen racial tensions