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Netflix boss draws fire after defending ‘the comedian of our generation’ Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais amid trans backlash

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Ted Sarandos defended Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais in a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times. The streamer's co-CEO pointed to the company's position on free speech. He also spoke about Netflix's falling stock prices in 2011.
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News18 IndiaNews18 India

Netflix CEO Defends Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais amid Controversy Over Trans Jokes

In an interview with The New York Times, Sarandos backed the comedians and highlighted the surprising reaction to their jokes.

1 year ago·India
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Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner

Netflix CEO defends free speech amid attacks on Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappelle

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has reiterated his defense of free speech and artistic freedom, continuing his backing of comedians Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappelle.

1 year ago·Washington, United States
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Liverpool EchoLiverpool Echo

Ricky Gervais defends controversial trans jokes in Netflix show

Viewers slammed the jokes on Twitter, calling them transphobic and accusing the comedian of "punching down"

1 year ago·Liverpool, United Kingdom
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NY Daily NewsNY Daily News

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos defends Ricky Gervais’ transphobic comedy special – just like he did Dave Chappelle’s

Freedom of speech, to Netflix boss Ted Sarandos, means getting to punch down and ridicule trans people on his streaming service.

1 year ago·New York, United States
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VarietyVariety

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Defends Ricky Gervais, Dave Chappelle: ‘Nobody Would Say That What He Does Isn’t Thoughtful or Smart’

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has offered further defense for the streamer’s curation of stand-up comedy specials from Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappelle, both of which have been criticized for i…

1 year ago·Los Angeles, United States
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DeadlineDeadline

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Defends Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais Free Speech: “It Used To Be A Very Liberal Issue”

In a wide-ranging interview published today in the New York Times, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has doubled down on his prior defenses of artistic freedom, backing comedians Dave Chappelle and Ricky…

1 year ago·Los Angeles, United States
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