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In an interview to the Indian Country Today Media Network, some of the members have described the conditions on set which led to their decision. According to Loren Anthony, an extra on the film, repeated assurances were made by the film’s producers Netflix that measures would be taken to ensure that Native Americans are represented ‘tastefully’, but these turned out to be just words.
The costumes were ‘significantly incorrect’ and the overtly obscene representation of women only added to the insult. The group tried to explain their concerns to the producers and Adam Sandler, who co-wrote the film with Tim Ferlahy, but to no avail. “The producers just just told us,’If you guys are so sensitive, you should leave.‘ This is supposed to be a comedy that makes you laugh. A film like this should not make someone feel this way.”
Meanwhile, Netflix has come out in support of its production. “The movie has ridiculous in the title for a reason: because it is ridiculous. It is a broad satire of Western movies and the stereotypes they popularized, featuring a diverse cast that is not only part of—but in on—the joke.”
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Adam Sandler has so far not commented on the issue, but it is widely expected that some efforts will be made to resolve the concerns of the Native Americans. While there is collective outrage over the whole issue, it must also be noted that Sandler’s films have always been known for their decidedly crass humour and objectification of women. And so this is not new. Despite this fact, his films continue to pull in crowds, who are seemingly unaffected by the communities he regularly offends. As Michael Miller notes in his story, ‘ Instead of punishing his penile humor, we’ve encouraged it by watching even his worst films. We flocked to “50 First Dates.” We loved “The Longest Yard.” For God’s sake, we dropped $300 million on “Grown Ups” 1 and 2. As bad and bigoted as “Blended” might have been, it still made almost $50 million.’