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Hamza Abbasi says he will cancel Netflix subscription if ‘Cutie’ is released

September 1, 2020 03:38 PM


A recent poster released by Netflix to promote the French-Senegalese film Cuties (Mignonnes) sparked mass outrage, with thousands accusing the online streaming platform of sexualising young girls and some even demanding a ban on the award-winning film.

Responding to the criticism, Netflix has issued an apology and announced that it was taking down the controversial art work, which featured young girls wearing “skimpy outfits” and posing in “provocative” ways. However, the site has decided against scrapping the film, which is set to release online on September 9.

https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1296486375211053057

Popular Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has also spoken up against it on Twitter. "It's horrifying to see a show in the mainstream blatantly sexualising 11-year-old kids. If this show is still there by the next month, I am cancelling my Netflix subscription and so should you," said the Alif actor.

He then went on to share the petition many were sharing earlier on and called for the cancellation of the show. "Cancel Cuties on Netflix! - Sign the Petition!" he added.

A user then responded to his tweet saying, "Already cancelled. This normalisation of sexualising children needs to stop and those pushing it need to be challenged. Authorities should investigate this as a matter of urgency."

To this Abbasi said, "Not cancelled. Netflix only apologized for the poster and changed it."

https://twitter.com/iamhamzaabbasi/status/1300374755623817223



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