While the California-headquartered subscription video-on-demand streaming service claims that the decision was part of its “standard licensing practices,” pro-Palestine campaigners remain unconvinced and have joined a growing movement to cancel their subscriptions in protest.
As a form of protest and to express solidarity with Palestinians amid the year-long genocidal war, a growing number of Netflix users have started canceling their subscriptions.
They believe subscriptions to Netflix equate to financially supporting the “erasure of Palestine.”
Many former Netflix users say the streaming platform is perpetuating harmful stereotypes, promoting biased narratives, and contributing to the marginalization of already oppressed Palestinians.
The streaming giant has been accused of complicity in the Israeli-American genocidal war on Gaza.
Netflix’s “Palestinian Stories” collection, a curated selection of films showcasing the talent of renowned filmmakers from the Arab and Muslim world, was offering viewers a glimpse into the rich and diverse stories of the region.
The collection was initially slated to feature 32 films, with plans to add more over time.
However, as of October 14, nearly all films from Netflix's “Palestinian Stories” collection have been removed.