Russia warns Disney against distributing short film featuring gay character
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Out was released on Disney+ in the United States in 2020.
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MOSCOW (REUTERS) - Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor on Friday (May 28) warned Walt Disney against distributing content it said was harmful to children in Russia with its release of a short film, Out, which features a gay main character.
Roskomnadzor said it had sent a letter to Disney noting that it was against Russian law to distribute information which "denies family values and promotes non-traditional sexual relationships" to children.
Out was released on Disney+ in the United States last year.
Disney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Same-sex relationships are legal in Russia, but a 2013 law bans disseminating "propaganda on non-traditional sexual relations" among young Russians.
Human rights groups have condemned the legislation, saying it has helped increase social hostility towards homosexuality.
A Russian prosecutor on Monday called for Dolce & Gabbana Instagram advertisements showing same-sex couples kissing to be banned in the country.
