Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Eddie Huang Says Mubi Shelved His Film Over Sequoia Criticism
A filmmaker named Eddie Huang said the movie streaming service Mubi stopped promoting his new documentary, "Vice Is Broke."
Huang believes this happened because he spoke out against Mubi's connection to a company called Sequoia Capital.
Sequoia invested in Mubi and also invests in companies that make weapons for the Israeli military.
Mubi says they haven't stopped promoting the film, but are still talking to Huang about it.
Huang publicly supported other filmmakers who were upset about Mubi's business dealings.
Eddie Huang stated his documentary 'Vice Is Broke' was 'shelved' by Mubi.
Huang's statement followed his support for criticism of Mubi's Sequoia Capital ties.
Mubi denies shelving the film, stating ongoing discussions with the filmmakers.
Sequoia Capital invested $100 million in Mubi in May.
Controversy stems from Sequoia's ties to Israeli defense-tech startups.
- Who
- Filmmaker Eddie Huang and the streaming service Mubi are involved.
- What
- Eddie Huang claims Mubi 'shelved' his documentary after he criticized the company's investment from Sequoia Capital.
- When
- The issue arose after Huang supported criticism of Mubi, with reports in June and current developments.
- Where
- The controversy involves the streaming service Mubi and the filmmaker Eddie Huang.
- Why
- Huang's film was allegedly shelved due to his criticism of Mubi's association with Sequoia Capital and its investments.
Huang's Perspective
Mubi's Perspective
Film Promotion
Huang's Perspective
Huang claims Mubi shelved his film because he supported criticism of the company's ties to Sequoia Capital.
Mubi's Perspective
Mubi denies these claims and states they are in constructive discussions with the filmmakers.
- Film Title
- "Vice Is Broke"
- Filmmaker
- Eddie Huang
- Distributor/Streamer
- Mubi
- Investment Firm
- Sequoia Capital
- Investment Amount
- $100 million
- Key Issue
- Sequoia's investment in Israeli defense-tech
- Mubi's Response
- Denies shelving the film
