Samoan local newspaper the Samoa Observer claims local censors thought the film “was not suitable “ with the country’s Christian values. “We’re concerned with the cultural values and also the Christian beliefs here in Samoa — it’s not appropriate for public viewing,” censor Leiataua Niuapu Faaui said. If performed in Samoa, sodomy is punishable for up to seven years in jail. Over 97% of the population is Christian. [Via Reuters] Contribute Hire me

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