Film Music Gets Golden Globe Nomination, Sia Apologizes

Sia (Instagram @siamusic)

JAKARTA - Wednesday, February 3, Sia's directorial debut in the film Music received a nomination for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy in the Golden Globe 2021 award. However, netizens reacted to the news so that Sia deleted her Twitter account.

A little flashback, Sia was criticized for choosing non-autistic actor Maddie Ziegler to portray someone with autism in the film Music.

When netizens asked for Sia's explanation, the Chandelier singer replied, "I've actually tried working with a young, non-verbal woman on the spectrum and that person feels stressed and unpleasant."

At the same time, Sia also stated that she continues to strive to provide a good representation for the autistic community. He said they had 13 autistic people in the film and two consultants were always on set.

Sia's response at that time prompted the autistic community to hold a petition on Change.org and ask Hanway Films not to release the film Music. “I plan to remove the restraint scene during the next release. I listen to the wrong people and it's my responsibility. My research is not sufficient, not broad enough. "

Before deleting his Twitter account, he wrote, "I'm sorry."

Music tells the story of a woman named Music (Maddie Ziegler) and lives with her sister Zu (Kate Hudson). Zu tries to look after his younger brother who is a person with autism.