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The mayor of Hialeah, Florida, Bryan Calvo, is unhappy with how his city is portrayed in the Netflix movie The Rip. He fears the film depicts hialeah as unsafe and is considering legal action against Netflix for potential defamation.
Calvo has publicly invited people to visit Hialeah and experience it for themselves, emphasizing the city’s positive aspects (“Reform. Integrity. Progress.”).He stated he will “explore every option available to defend Hialeah, including legal options if necessary.”
The author notes this is a surprising controversy, highlighting how fictional portrayals of real places can have notable real-world consequences and evoke strong reactions from local officials.
