Netflix CEO , on Chappelle Crisis:, 'I Screwed Up'.<br />Ted Sarandos, the co-CEO of Netflix, <br />says he stands by the company's decision to <br />stream Dave Chappelle's latest comedy special.<br />But in an interview with 'Variety' on Oct. 19, <br />Sarandos admitted he could have handled <br />the situation with more grace.<br />[I] should have <br />led with a lot <br />more humanity, Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO , via 'Variety'.<br />Many employees of the streaming service are upset that the special aired at all. .<br />Some of them are reportedly planning a walkout in protest of the decision.<br />Dave Chappelle has had a run of wildly successful standup comedy specials filmed exclusively with Netflix.<br />Dave Chappelle has had a run of wildly successful standup comedy specials filmed exclusively with Netflix.<br />His latest special, 'The Closer,' contains a large number of jokes about transgender people, and many believe Chappelle took things too far.<br />CNN reports that Sarandos sent his staff an unapologetic email last week, saying he didn't believe the trans community would be negatively affected by Chappelle's latest act.<br />CNN reports that Sarandos sent his staff an unapologetic email last week, saying he didn't believe the trans community would be negatively affected by Chappelle's latest act.<br />While some employees disagree, we have a strong belief that content on screen doesn't directly translate to real-world harm, Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO, via an email to staff.<br />Days later, in an interview with 'Variety,' <br />Sarandos changed his tune.<br />saying, "of course storytelling has real impact in the real world.".<br />Sarandos continues to <br />express support for Chappelle. .<br />CNN reports that the co-CEO does not believe the comedian's latest special can be <br />categorized as hate speech
