Before Shine On Me, 6 Other Films That Were Banned Due To Geopolitical Reasons
Published on: Jan. 6, 2026, 3:05 p.m. | Source: Times Now
The removal of the Chinese drama Shine On Me from Netflix’s Vietnam platform is the latest reminder that entertainment does not exist in a political vacuum. Long before the series ran into trouble, several high-profile films across industries had already faced bans, boycotts or removals over geopolitical sensitivities—from disputed maps to contested histories and national identity., Hollywood, Times Now
