Netflix movie 'Cuties' could be investigated for violations of child exploitation laws

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[–]slushpilot 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (5 children)

I posted "an uncomfortably honest review" of this movie from Youtube—you can find it elsewhere here.

It sounds like this movie isn't really everything that it seems. I don't know, I haven't seen it yet, but it sounds like it's designed to make you uncomfortable with the subject. If it is exploitation, maybe it's for the "right" reason—if there is such a thing.

[–]wooger 7 insightful - 2 fun7 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

Drawing attention to child exploitation by exploiting children. Riiiiight.

Just like how Pete Townsend was only researching a book about pedophiles when he was found with oedophilia on his computer.

[–]slushpilot 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

It's not clear that it is child exploitation—but it does come close to the line.

I suspect that none of the images in the movie are actually illegal, or else it wouldn't be on Netflix. And yet, something about it makes us all uncomfortable and outraged, unlike "Honey Boo Boo" which is about organized beauty pageants.

This movie shows kids being kids. And we don't like what we see the kids doing. Doesn't that reflect on the adults and the culture we've created for them?

[–]asterias 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Pete Townsend wrote about it in his book and he describes it differently.

[–][deleted] 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

child exploitation for the right reason

you fucking what m8?

[–]slushpilot 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I said "if" it is exploitation, which is what makes this complicated. The story is about young girls filming themselves doing "sexy" dances. It sounds messed up and uncomfortable, for obvious reasons.

But guess what—kids start doing those things at that age. If we can't hold a mirror up to them and examine why our culture motivates little girls to do that, we're just lying to ourselves.

My point is that this film is NOT as simple as "look at these little girls being sexy". You should feel uncomfortable watching it.

Have you watched Beasts of no Nation about child soldiers? That is a painful film to watch. This actually sounds like something similar.

[–]ReeferMadness 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

So what? Does anyone think this will end with anything other than a full exoneration?

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Netflix has an army of lawyers at their disposal. It's best just to login and give a thumbs down to this shit. Their algorithm does pick these "protest votes" up. Maybe someday one of those degenerates will pay attention to their own data, and not just use it to determine what to recommend,.

[–]Extract 8 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 0 fun9 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Nah, it's best to not pay money for their garbage in the first place, and laugh at those who do.

[–]AmJesus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

But this is good movie though. I recommend watching it before you kudge. Especially,dance scene are best.

[–]chadwickofwv 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

I know you're being sarcastic, but that statement still pisses me off.

[–]jet199 5 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

He's not being sarcastic. It's hiding in plain site. Trust your gut.

[–]BTCnasty9 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

"could be investigated for violations" but it fucking won't be