Netflix indicted by Texas grand jury over 'lewd visual material' in Cuties

French film about pre-teen girls who form a dance group is called prurient' in Tyler County prosecution. Netflix defends story as social commentary against sexualisation

Netflix has defended the controversial film Cuties after it emerged the streaming giant is facing a criminal charge in Texas over the movie's allegedly lewd" depiction of children.

Cuties follows an 11-year-old Senegalese girl living in Paris who rebels against her conservative family's traditions when she becomes fascinated with a free-spirited dance crew".