Tyra Banks' new lawsuit includes side-by-side footage of allegedly misleading edits in Netflix's ANTM docuseries
A nod, a pause and an edited exchange are at the centre of Tyra Banks ’ legal dispute with Netflix over a documentary about America’s Next Top Model . In a new court filing on Tuesday, September 22, Banks’ legal team submitted side-by-side comparisons of raw interview footage and the final version of Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model . According to Deadline, the filing argues that…
Tyra Banks is suing Netflix over the documentary "Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model," alleging that the editing presents her comments misleadingly. According to her legal filing, Banks' lawyers argue that the documentary cut out parts of her interview with former contestant Shandi Sullivan, who spoke about being sexually assaulted during Cycle 2.
In the documentary, Banks is shown pausing with an "um" before the scene cuts away, whereas Banks' lawyers claim the unedited footage shows her nodding and confirming she remembers the incident before the scene cuts. The filing also alleges that the filmmakers omitted Sullivan's question about cheating in a 2004 episode and rearranged the exchange, making it appear that Banks introduced the subject.
Banks' lawsuit against Netflix argues that the selected footage was presented out of context, contributing to a false portrayal of her. Netflix has stated it will defend the documentary, describing the directors as respected documentarians who conducted in-depth interviews with key figures from the show.
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