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Netflix Defends Israeli Filmmakers Against Tyra Banks' Defamation Lawsuit Over Documentary

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First reported by Mako · 40 minutes ago

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Netflix is defending Israeli filmmakers Mor Loushi and Daniel Sivan against Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over a documentary on "America's Next Top Model." Banks alleges the film falsely portrays her as insensitive to a sexual assault claim by a contestant. Netflix argues the documentary reflects routine editorial decisions and denies defamation, seeking dismissal of the case.

  • 01Netflix seeks dismissal of Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over a documentary on 'America's Next Top Model'.
  • 02Banks claims the documentary falsely portrays her as insensitive to a sexual assault allegation.
  • 03The film used only 16 minutes of Banks' three-hour interview, sparking editing disputes.
  • 04Netflix argues Banks herself made similar editorial decisions during the reality show.
  • 05Banks' lawyers demand Netflix release the full unedited interview to prove accuracy.
  • 06Netflix supports the filmmakers and says the documentary fairly presents multiple perspectives.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew40 minutes ago
Netflix Defends Israeli Filmmakers Against Tyra Banks' Defamation Lawsuit Over Documentary
N12Center · Hebrew40 minutes ago
Netflix Defends Israeli Filmmakers Against Tyra Banks’ Defamation Lawsuit Over Modeling Docuseries

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