Just two days after being announced as an executive producer, Laverne Cox will retire from Sarah Jones ’Sell / Buy / Date documentary about the sex industry.
The documentary will be based on Jones ’acclaimed play of the same name, with Meryl Streep and Rashida Jones also on board as executive producers.
Although the news of the documentary began to spread, fans began to call it quits, with one claiming that the project represented “everything you’re supposed to be against” and that it led her to leave the project, citing the “outrage” over their involvement and the need to protect their mental health.
Respect: Just two days after being announced as an executive producer, Laverne Cox retired from Sarah Jones ’documentary Sell / Buy / Date on the sex industry.
Cox took to Twitter on Wednesday night to post an official statement about why she was retiring, which also used to respond individually to many of the fans who summoned her.
“When I agreed to step in as executive producer of Sell / Buy / Date I did it because I was very excited about Sarah Jones’ brilliant play and her incredible and undeniable talent as an artist, as an actor, ”Cox began.
I logged in to support his amazing talent. I have so much love for her as a human being, ”he added, before revealing why he was retiring.
Cox: Wednesday night, Cox posted an official statement on Twitter as to why she’s backing down, who also used to respond individually to many of the fans who called her
“But I’m not in an emotional place to deal with the outrage of some around my involvement in this project. So I decided to leave. To be clear, I’m no longer involved in any capacity. [‘Sell/Buy/Date.’] I have to take care of my mental, physical and emotional health, ”Cox concluded.
Fans also commented on Rashida Jones ’involvement in two Netflix projects about sex workers, a documentary titled Hot Girls Wanted and a documentary titled Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On.
During the premiere of the series, several sex workers showed up and claimed they had been excluded and excluded by their profession without their permission.
Participation: Fans also commented on Rashida Jones ’involvement in two Netflix projects about sex workers, a documentary titled Hot Girls Wanted and a docuseria titled Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On
Jones responded to the criticism herself with a statement of her own on Twitter on Wednesday evening.
“As a black feminist artist, I’ve 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 those we hire backstage,” he added.
Sarah’s response: Jones responded to the criticism herself with a statement on Twitter on Wednesday evening
He also responded to Cox’s statement on Twitter, stating, “I’m very grateful to Laverne for coming on a trip with me so far, and I’m looking forward to continuing my work on the film and just asking everyone to give Laverne their space keeping an open mind about the project before judging it.
Sell / Buy / Date will explore “inequality (criminal justice, race, sexism, poverty) through the lens of the debate around the sex industry.”
The film will explore the fundamental question: “Is sex work exploitative or powerful?” while examining the sex industry that is “hidden from view” and those that support sex work and argue that commercial sex workers are “essential workers”.
Grateful: She also responded to Cox’s statement on Twitter, stating, “I’m so grateful to Laverne for coming on a trip with me so far, and I’m looking forward to continuing my work on the film and just asking everyone to give Laverne his space keeping an open mind about the project before judging it ‘
Documentary: Sell / Buy / Date will explore “inequality (criminal justice, race, sexism, poverty) through the lens of the debate around the sex industry”
Exploitative or Empowering: The film will explore the fundamental question: “Is sex work exploitative or empowering?” while examining the sex industry that is “hidden from view” and those who support sex work and who argue that commercial sex workers are “essential workers”