'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 concerns did April Rain express regarding the show's creators?

What potential impact did the producers hope to achieve with the show?