Disney Reportedly Cut LGBTQ+ Content From Lightyear, Workers Hit Back
Disney recently came under fire for its continued support of politicians who back the "Don't Say Gay" bill. This extremely homophobic piece of legislation would forbid classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity, and would force teachers to out students to their parents if they find out that the child identifies as LGBTQ+. Now, it appears that this isn't the only homophobic act Disney has taken recently.
According to a letter from staff that was shared online, Disney corporate executives have repeatedly demanded that every "moment of overtly gay affection" be cut from their films. This led to the removal of a scene in which two women kiss in the upcoming Pixar film, Lightyear, and also saw content removed or altered in other films, such as Luca and Onward.
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A source close to the production of Lightyear revealed this news to Variety, as CEO Bob Chapek continues to face criticism for his stance on the "Don't Say Gay" bill. Ramping up the pressure, employees planned a walkout this week, calling on executives to immediately cease all donations to politicians backing homophobic legislation, and to do more to protect its LGBTQ+ employees.
Steps taken by staff have proven successful so far. The source speaking to Variety claims that the same-sex kiss has already been restored, with the decision being made to include it taking place last week during the initital controversy. Part of Disney's defence for backing the harmful bill was that the company would "[create] a more inclusive world through inspiring content" - a statement which contradicted its apparent previous decision to cut LGBTQ+ content from Lightyear.
However, according to employees, other
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