Netflix\u2019s Cuties sparks petition to scrap movie over \u201ctwerking\u201d NetflixNetflix is facing huge backlash on Twitter after announcing the release of a new film called Cuties, about 11-year-old girls who become \u201cfascinated\u201d with twerking. The film, set for release on September 9, follows a young girl called Amy from a traditional Muslim household who wants to join a dance crew. The film is called Mignonnes in France and was written and directed by Ma\u00efmouna Doucour\u00e9. The French poster for the film is also very different to the American version. Netflix\u2019s plot description did read: \u201cShe starts to explore her femininity, defying her family\u2019s traditions.\u201d The film poster shows the group girls dressed in crop tops and shorts. Within hours of the announcement, Twitter has erupted with outrage with thousands condemning the film for its depiction of youngsters. Political commentator Michelle Malkin called Netflix \u201cpedoflix\u201d, while 3,000 people liked a tweet that read: \u201cEveryone involved with this project should be jailed.\u201d https:\/\/twitter.com\/JadenPMcNeil\/status\/1296210791654400002 Another user wrote: \u201cNo one wants to see their child dressed and posed like this.\u201d I just found a trailer for the movie “”Cuties”” on Netflix and the blatant sexualization of young girls is DISGUSTING. No one wants to see their child dressed and posed like this. WHY IS NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT THIS? #cuties @netflix pic.twitter.com\/a4rWey3cuj \u2014 Avery (@ayyverty) August 19, 2020 A petition has even been created asking Netflix to stop the film being streamed, with the creator writing, \u201cThere is no need for this kind of content in that age group. \u201cThere is no excuse, this is dangerous content!\u201d The petition has reached more than 30,000 signatures, at the time of writing, in less than 24 hours. The backlash is not just limited to Twitter. On YouTube, a quick search brings up several videos addressing concerns about the films with titles such as \u201cNetflix\u2019s \u2018Cuties\u2019 Confirms EVERYTHING We Feared About Hollywood\u201d and \u201cNetflix Movie \u201cCuties\u201d: Sick, Disgusting and Completely Unacceptable.\u201d Allegedly a moderator posted on 4Chan asking that users not post any screenshots or clips from the movie, adding \u201cNetflix may allow this crap, 4chan does not.\u201d https:\/\/twitter.com\/TryCrying\/status\/1296413443105468416 Cuties won an award for Best Director at Sundance. It also had three nominations; two at Berlin Film Festival, and another at Sundance. Despite the backlash, Netflix told Metro.co.uk: \u201cThis was not an accurate representation of the film so the image and description has been updated.\u201d It has now been changed to say: \u201c11-year-old Amy starts to rebel against her conservative family\u2019s traditions when she becomes fascinated with a free-spirited dance crew.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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