Trans writers stage “Trans Takeover” at Netflix demanding better representation
On Thursday, hundreds of trans and nonbinary TV and film writers and their allies staged a “Trans Takeover” outside Netflix’s Los Angeles headquarters as part of the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.
Earlier this month, members of the union, which represents TV and film writers, went on strike after negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents studios and production companies, ended without an agreement. The WGA is demanding better pay for writers, who have seen their livelihoods decimated in the streaming era.
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Protesters picketing Netflix on Thursday aimed to draw attention to concerns about employment opportunities for trans writers and how trans people are portrayed on TV, according to Variety. The streamer has faced criticism for canceling numerous LGBTQ+ inclusive shows in recent months and for transphobic comedy specials from Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais.
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