Dave Chappelle’s ‘The Closer’ prompts trans Netflix employees to plan a walkout next week

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Netflix is in hot water after a series of failed PR moves following the release of Dave Chappelle’s new comedy special, “The Closer.” In the special, Chappelle makes antisemitic, homophobic and transphobic remarks, but Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has stood by “The Closer” in a series of memos, writing, “We have a strong belief that content on screen doesn’t directly translate to real-world harm.”

Now trans Netflix employees and allies are planning a walkout on October 20.