HR 7 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
24Feb2021... 0061h
2021 SESSION
21-0100
05/10
HOUSE RESOLUTION 7
A RESOLUTION condemning Netflix release and promotion of the film "Cuties".
SPONSORS: Rep. Abramson, Rock. 37; Rep. True, Rock. 4
COMMITTEE: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This resolution condemns the film "Cuties" and Netflix decision to release and promote the film and urges the United States Department of Justice to investigate whether the show violates federal law regarding sexual exploitation of children.
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24Feb2021... 0061h 21-0100
05/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty One
A RESOLUTION condemning Netflix release and promotion of the film "Cuties".
Whereas, Netflix markets the film, "Cuties" (Mignonnes), as, "Eleven-year-old Amy starts to rebel against her conservative family's traditions when she becomes fascinated with a free-spirited dance crew"; and
Whereas, the film has been described as 7 minutes of close ups on the shorts and breast area of underage girls twerking and grinding in front of the camera; and
Whereas, the film shows an underage girl removing her top and exposing her breasts; and
Whereas, scenes in the film show an 11-year-old girl's jeans pulled down and revealing her bare buttocks, one girl taking a video of a boy's penis, publishing a photo of her genitals, and wearing a white t-shirt while having water splashed on her chest; and
Whereas, online petitions calling for this film to be removed have gathered over 2 million signatures; and
Whereas, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard referred to the film as "child porn," and other reviewers described the film as "soft child porn"; and
Whereas, Senator Tom Cotton described Netflix's decision to promote the film as, "disgusting at best and a serious crime at worst”; and
Whereas, Congressman Jim Banks argued that "the DOJ should be readying charges against Netflix for distribution of child pornography"; and
Whereas, Senator Ted Cruz reminds the Department of Justice in his request that Netflix be investigated for airing this film, “Although the First Amendment provides vigorous protection for artistic expression, it does not allow individuals or for-profit corporations to produce or distribute child pornography”; and
Whereas, the entertainment industry has released a steady stream of imagery that sexualizes children and teens, such as Kids, Lolita (1997), Thirteen (2003), Pretty Baby, music videos, preteens in provocative outfits in fashion shows, dolls and toys that are increasingly sexualized, and programming aimed at young children with revealing attire; and
Whereas, Hollywood has recently been exposed for decades of drug-fueled parties involving children as young as 12, extreme sexual harassment, sexual assault of men and women, and sexual abuse of minors, especially child actors; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the New Hampshire house of representatives hereby condemns the film "Cuties" and Netflix decision to release and promote the film; and
That the house clerk send copies of this resolution to the United States Department of Justice to investigate whether the movie violates laws against exploitation of minors under 18 U.S.C. section 2251 and section 2252 and consider prosecution of Netflix and those who chose to put this content in front of millions of viewers.