Netflix Faces Backlash Over Removal of Palestinian Films
Netflix has clarified that it is not deleting Palestinian films but rather removing the "Palestine Stories" collection due to the expiration of its three-year licensing agreement. The streaming platform emphasizes that it continues to support diverse storytelling and invests in films and TV shows from around the world.
Netflix recently faced criticism after announcing it would remove a selection of Palestinian films, known as the Palestine Stories collection, from its streaming platform. The collection featured the works of directors Annemarie Jacir, Mai Masri, Mahdi Fleifel, Susan Youssef, May Odeh, and Farah Nabulsi, among others, and was described as “a tribute to the creativity and passion of the Arab film industry”. The removal sparked controversy as human rights groups and activi...