Overview

• On July 31, Eddie Huang said on Instagram that Mubi had “shelved” his documentary Vice Is Broke and ceased all promotion while offering to sell back distribution rights.
• Mubi issued a statement denying any shelving decision and confirming that it remains in constructive discussions with the filmmaker and producers about the release.
• The dispute stems from Mubi’s May announcement of a $100 million investment from Sequoia Capital, which has ties to Israeli defense-tech startup Kela.
• Mubi acquired multi-territory rights to Vice Is Broke in February and had slated the documentary for release on its streaming platform on August 29.
• Vice Is Broke explores the rise and 2023 bankruptcy of Vice Media, highlighting concerns over private equity’s influence on creative platforms.