Sex worker documentary produced by Meryl Streep and Rashida Jones receives backlash

A intercourse employee documentary titled ‘Promote/Purchase/Date’ is receiving a backlash on social media.

The doc relies on Sarah Jones’ 2016 Off Broadway stage manufacturing of the identical title.

Jones described the upcoming function as an exploration of “probably the most essential points on the intersection of race, feminism, energy and economics in our present cultural local weather: the intercourse business.”

Many have criticised the obvious lack of session with real-life intercourse staff within the venture.

On the very least try to be together with ALL sides of our business to be truthful to the lots of of 1000’s of consensual staff who’re probably the most misunderstood and marginalized teams on the planet.
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— 🌸Mel Kush🌸 #stopSISEA (@MelodyKush) January 6, 2021

I am unable to watch for a bunch of fuckin millionaires to inform us why girls deciding to monetize their very own our bodies are unhealthy.
— CapitalExpression (@CapitalExpresin) January 6, 2021

I’m a intercourse employee. I believe I ought to make a documentary about how Hollywood exploits and dehumanizes actors. A subject I do know nothing about as a result of I’ve by no means lived in Hollywood or acted in a serious movement image however you already know what? Fuck it! I’ll simply discuss out my ass anyhow..
— Former Skilled Athlete (@StripsEmily) January 6, 2021

Large title exec producers hooked up included Meryl Streep, Rashida Jones and Laverne Cox.

Cox has introduced that she left the venture, writing: “Once I agreed to come back on as an govt producer of ‘Promote/Purchase/Date‘ I did so as a result of I used to be so deeply moved by Sarah Jones’ sensible play and her unbelievable, plain expertise as an artist, as an actor. I signed on to assist her unimaginable expertise.

“I’ve a lot love for her as a human being. However I’m not in an emotional place to take care of the outrage by some round my participation on this venture. So I’ve determined to drag out.

“To be clear, I’m not concerned in any capability in [‘Sell/Buy/Date.’] I’ve to deal with my psychological, bodily and emotional well being.”

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— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) January 7, 2021

Sarah Jones shared her gratitude to Laverne and requested that folks “kee[p] an open thoughts in regards to the venture earlier than judging it.”

She additionally launched a press release in response to the backlash. It reads: “As a Black feminist artist, I’ve at all times centered the tales of historically marginalized individuals, particularly girls and femmes struggling for liberation and self-determination. My sisters within the intercourse business aren’t any exception.

“I’m dedicated to deep listening to people with lived expertise, not solely in my interview, but in addition these we rent behind the scenes.”

I’m so grateful to you Laverne for approaching the journey with me so far, and I’m trying ahead to persevering with my work on the movie, and solely ask that everybody give Laverne her house whereas maintaining an open thoughts in regards to the venture earlier than judging it. ❤️ https://t.co/6muuEnyHXG
— Sarah Jones (@yesimsarahjones) January 7, 2021