Just two days after she was announced as executive producer, Laverne Cox is retiring from Sarah Jones’ sex industry documentary Sell / Buy / Data.
The documentary will be based on the acclaimed Jones play of the same name, with Meryl Streep and Rashida Jones also on board as executive producers.
However, as the news of the documentary began to spread, fans began to call her, one claiming that the project was “everything you’re supposed to be against”, leading her to withdraw from the project, citing the “scandal” of involvement. and the need to protect their mental health.
Backing: Just two days after being announced as executive producer, Laverne Cox withdraws from Sarah Jones’ documentary on the sale / purchase / date of the sex industry
Cox took to Twitter on Wednesday night to post an official statement about why he was retiring, which he was using, and to respond individually to many fans who called her.
“When I agreed to come as the executive producer of Sell / Buy / Date, I did it because I was so deeply moved by Sarah Jones’ brilliant play and her incredible, undeniable talent as an artist, as an artist. actor “, began Cox.
‘I signed to support his incredible talent. I have so much love for her as a human being “, she added, before revealing the reason why she was retiring.
Backing: Cox took to Twitter on Wednesday night to post an official statement about why he is retiring, which he used and to respond individually to many fans who called him
“But I am not in an emotional place to face the indignation of some participants in this project. So I decided to retire. To be clear, I am no longer involved in any quality in [‘Sell/Buy/Date.’] I have to take care of my mental, physical and emotional health “, concluded Cox.
Fans also commented on Rashida Jones’ involvement in two Netflix projects about sex workers, a documentary called Hot Girls Wanted and a documentary called Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On.
During the series’ premiere, a number of sex workers showed up and claimed they were doxxed and went out for their profession without their permission, film producers Jill Bauer and Ronna Gradus said, denying allegations of fair use.
Involvement: Fans also commented on Rashida Jones’ involvement in two Netflix projects about sex workers, a documentary called Hot Girls Wanted and a documentary called Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On
Jones herself responded to criticism in a statement on Twitter on Wednesday night.
“As a black feminist artist, I have always focused on the stories of traditionally marginalized people, especially women and women struggling for liberation and self-determination. My sisters in the sex industry are no exception, “Jones said.
“I am committed to listening deeply to people with lived experience, not only in my interviews, but also in the ones we hire behind the scenes,” she added.
Sarah’s response: Jones herself responded to criticism with her own statement on Twitter Wednesday night
She also responded to Cox’s statement on Twitter, stating: “I am so grateful to you Laverne for coming with me so far and I look forward to continuing my work in film and I just ask that everyone to give Laverne his space, while keeping an open mind about the project before judging it.
Sell / Buy / Date will explore “inequality (criminal justice, race, sexism, poverty) through the debate around the sex industry.”
The film will explore the key question: “Is sex work exploitative or empowering?” while examining the “hidden sex” sex industry and those who support sex work and who claim that commercial sex workers are “essential workers”.
Grateful: She also responded to Cox’s statement on Twitter, stating: “I am so grateful to you Laverne for coming to travel with me so far and I look forward to continuing my work in film and I ask that’s all everyone gives to the Laverne space, while keeping an open mind about the project before judging it. “
Documentary: Sell / Buy / Data will explore “inequality (criminal justice, race, sexism, poverty) through the debate around the sex industry”
Exploiter or Empowerment: The film will explore the key question: “Is sex work exploitative or empowering?” while examining the sex industry “hidden from view” and those who support sex work and claim that commercial sex workers are “essential workers”