A Netflix employee, who was a vocal advocate against Dave Chappelle’s stand-up special “The Closer,” said she has resigned from the streaming company
about Mr. Chappelle’s comedy special, which she said “attacks the trans community, and the very validity of transness.”
“The Closer” was among the most-watched programs on Netflix in the U.S. last month. It led to swift backlash and ultimately prompted protests outside one of Netflix’s Los Angeles offices, as some employees released demands for management and staged a walkout. Some Netflix employees staged a walkout in late October and released a list of demands after a Dave Chappelle special offended many in the transgender community. Netflix is facing internal tensions while notching successes with “Squid Game” and subscriber growth. Photo: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters in emails to staff, saying the service wouldn’t pull it down and that he didn’t think the special incited hate or violence.he “screwed up” in his efforts to communicate with employees.
In “The Closer,” Mr. Chappelle said “gender is a fact” and said he identified as a “TERF,” an acronym that stands for “trans-exclusionary radical feminist.” Mr. Chappelle said he isn’t a favorite of the trans community, then added, “Someone told me, ‘They after you, Dave,’ and I said, ‘One they or many theys?’”
He also was critical of how the trans community has responded to his previous specials, as well as for attacking other artists who have made comments or expressed opinions that have been criticized by the LGBTQ community. “Stop punching down on my people,” Mr. Chappelle said at the conclusion of “The Closer.”, he told the audience he was willing to meet with the transgender community at Netflix. “I said what I said, and boy, I heard what you said. My God, how could I not?” Mr. Chappelle said.
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