In New York City there were some protests against police brutality, one which was attended by legendary director Quentin Tarantino. As usual, police leaders responded to criticism with a tantrum, this time threatening to boycott Tarantino’s next movie. Cenk Uygur, host of the The Young Turks, breaks it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.

“The New York Police Department officer union has called for a citywide boycott of Quentin Tarantino’s films following comments the director made during a rally against police brutality on Saturday. Speaking at the RiseUpOctober protest in New York’s Washington Square Park, the filmmaker told the crowd concerning police brutality, “This is not being dealt with in any way at all. That’s why we are out here. If it was being dealt with, then these murdering cops would be in jail or at least be facing charges.”…

Upon hearing the director’s comments, the NYPD’s Benevolent Association president Patrick Lynch responded by calling Tarantino a “purveyor of degeneracy” and called for a boycott of his films; The Hateful Eight will open Christmas day in New York City.”*

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