Angry parents accuse Netflix of normalizing pedophilia in its new movie, ‘Cuties.’
Nearly 60,000 people signed a Change.org petition demanding Netflix “remove the new movie Cuties as it promotes pornography.”
The French movie, which premieres Sept. 9, features preteen girls dressed provocatively and twerking in a “coming-of-age tale from Maïmouna Doucouré.”
“Amy, 11, becomes fascinated with a twerking dance crew,” the original promotion read. “Hoping to join them, she starts to explore her femininity, defying her family’s traditions.”
The pedophiles at Netflix are releasing a movie sexualizing children called 'Cuties.' The description claims it's about an 11 year old girl that becomes "fascinated with twerking" and "exploring her feminity." pic.twitter.com/mh4MKftEPt
— Jaden McNeil (@JadenPMcNeil) August 19, 2020
In response to the controversy, Netflix apologized on Thursday for the film’s promotional photo that shows four preteen girls striking poses in revealing dance attire.
“We’re deeply sorry for the inappropriate artwork that we used for Mignonnes/Cuties,” Netflix said. “It was not OK, nor was it representative of this French film which won an award at Sundance. We’ve now updated the pictures and description.”
Normally the French and Americans have different attitudes toward sex. The French tend to be less conservative when it comes to sex.
But Twitter users point out the stark differences in the movie posters.
One Twitter user wrote:
“Just compare the original French poster for the ‘Cuties’ film, and the image @netflix has chosen.
Anyone want to point out the difference?”
Just compare the original French poster for the 'Cuties' film, and the image @netflix has chosen.
Anyone want to point out the difference? pic.twitter.com/bfbeqG0Rbc
— Kat 'Tsar of Lesbians' ? (@RadFem_Kat) August 20, 2020
Netflix plans to premiere the movie in September despite the backlash on social media.
