Netflix took to Twitter Monday addressing concerns from viewers about the quantity of “classic Black films” accessible its viewers. The streaming service unveiled a new initiative to air Black films.
“LISTEN, we’ve heard you, we need more classic Black films on @Netflix,” the streaming service tweeted. Revealing their plans, the streaming service continued, “Each month, for the remainder of the year, @Netflix (US) will have a rotation of throwback films. And I’m beyond elated to announce that the first film will be none other than… B*A*P*S.”
LISTEN, we’ve heard you, we need more classic Black films on @Netflix.
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) April 29, 2019
Each month, for the remainder of the year, @Netflix (US) will have a rotation of throwback films. And I’m beyond elated to announce that the first film will be none other than… B*A*P*S pic.twitter.com/yXNwRTIuzZ
Nextflix explained why the film would be available for a limited amount of time. “For those asking why it’s on a rotation: Unfortunately, we don’t own the rights to the film, but there’s always a chance it can come back!”
For those asking why it's on a rotation: Unfortunately, we don't own the rights to the film, but there's always a chance it can come back! Either way, our licensing team is working hard to get us more great titles, and I'm already excited for next month's film (y' all not ready)
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) April 29, 2019
B*A*P*S director Robert Townsend took to Twitter extending kind words to the streaming service for highlighting his 1997 film. “Thank you so much for having my film on Netflix and fighting for it,” he said. “For those of you that haven’t seen #Baps you’re in for a special treat, it was written by @Troybyer and Starring the one and only @HalleBerry.”
Thank you so much for having my film on Netflix and fighting for it! For those of you that haven’t seen #Baps you’re in for a special treat, it was written by @Troybyer and Starring the one and only @HalleBerry https://t.co/0AtcG6pSyL
— Robert Townsend (@Robert_Townsend) April 29, 2019
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