A scene from The Ridiculous Six. Photo from Netflix
Stereotypes of Native people aren't keeping viewers away from The Ridiculous 6. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said more people have watched the film than any in the company history, Variety reported. He also said it was the top viewed film in almost every market. “It’s also enjoyed a spot at #1 in every territory we operate in, and in many of them it’s still #1,” Sarandos said during a keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show, Variety reported. Adam Sandler produced the film and portrays a mixed-raced Native character. Some Native actors and extras walked off the set last year in protest of the depiction of Native culture, particularly elders and women. Get the Story:
Adam Sandler’s ‘Ridiculous Six’ Is Making History for Netflix (Variety 1/6)
Adam Sandler’s ‘Ridiculous 6′ insulted some Native Americans. Now it’s Netflix’s ‘No. 1′ movie. (The Washington Post 1/7)
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