Netflix reveals a list of shows & films it removed due to government requests

Netflix is among most popular streaming facilities available in internet world today. platform allows users to browse through a plethora of content to watch. Recently Netflix released its 2019 Environmental Social Governance report.

report even had a list of shows that were taken down from its platform due to requests from governments of various countries across world. In report, Netflix has mentioned that move aims to increase transparency of platform on society.

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Here is a complete list of shows that were taken down by Netflix:

1. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

Saudi Arabia episode on Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj received a lot of attention from media and fans due to its controversial content. episode criticised Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his role in murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. However, Saudi Communication and Information Techlogy Commission requested episode to be taken down from Netflix’s platform for country.

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2. Full Metal Jacket

Oscar-minated Full Metal Jacket was set in time of Vietnam War. It focused primarily on US government's involvement in war. However, in 2017, Netflix received a written demand from Vietnamese Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information to remove film from country's streaming platform.

3. Cooking on High, Legend of 420 and Disjointed

Singapore Government topped list with almost five major titles taken down from country’s streaming platform. Netflix received request in 2018 from Singapore Infocomm Media Development Authority. According to report, titles glorified use of drugs that are illegal in country.

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4. Night of Living Dead

In 2017, German Commission for Youth Protection requested Netflix to pull down classic zombie flick. A previous version of film was already banned in country.

5. Last Temptation of Christ and Last Hangover

Singapore government requested Netflix to take se films down. Last Temptation of Christ was taken down almost two decades after its release and Netflix had to oblige because it was banned even when it was released for first time. Both religious films were taken down from country’s streaming platform last year.

6. Bridge

Netflix removed film, Bridge from its service platform in New Zealand in 2015. company received a written demand from New Zealand Film and Video Labeling Body. demand mentioned that move is taken because film is "objectionable" in country.

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