As the Disney+ streaming service gears up to launch in 42 countries this summer, the Walt Disney Company controversy appears to have moved beyond the confines of America’s culture wars.
In Turkey, where the service is set to begin broadcasting on June 14, some critics say that Disney content—given its increasing emphasis on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) themes—constitutes an “attack” on the country’s traditional culture and values.
