Cinema chain defends pulling gang film 'Blue Story' from UK theaters

A UK cinema chain is defending its decision to pull gang-warfare film 'Blue Story' from theaters, hitting back at accusations of bias and saying it documented more than 25 'significant incidents' at theaters within the first day of the film's opening

A UK cinema chain is defending its decision to pull gang-warfare film"Blue Story" from theaters, hitting back at accusations of bias and saying it documented more than 25"significant incidents" at theaters within the first day of the film's opening.

Vue said a nationwide ban was appropriate after a massive brawl involving armed youths erupted outside a screening of"Blue Story" in Birmingham Saturday.Showcase Cinemas announced Monday it would also be pulling the BBC-backed film, telling CNN that the safety of moviegoers was of the"utmost importance." However, on Monday afternoon showtimes for the film were still listed on Showcase's website.

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