Netflix has defended Maïmouna Doucouré’s film Cuties as “social commentary” against the sexualisation of young children.The movie, which came under attack following a misleading marketing campaign, is still being targeted by social media users online claiming the film sexualises young girls.Over 300,000 people signed a petition demanding the film be removed, claiming that Cuties sexualised “an 11-year-old for the viewing pleasure of paedophiles”, with Doucouré since receiving death threats.In a statement to Variety, a Netflix spokesperson said: “Cuties is a social commentary against the sexualization of young children.“It’s an award-winning film and a powerful story about the pressure young girls face on social media and from society more.
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