Hollywood Has A New Blacklist And It Targets The Right

Blacklists

It’s a troubling situation, reminiscent of the dark days of the Hollywood blacklist in the 1940s and 50s. Back in those days, many talented individuals had their careers destroyed because of their political beliefs or associations.

It’s disheartening to see history repeating itself. However, it is not actors, directors, or screenwriters being accused of working with the evils of communism. It is filmmakers who are on the Conservative side of the aisle who face censorship.

Kevin Sorbo, an outspoken Christian, often says that he cannot get funding for his indie films. Jon Voight, Nick Searcy, and Matthew Marsden rarely get calls from Hollywood to star in a blockbuster. Stacey Dash has retired from acting after the entertainment industry mocked her Oscars appearance. David Mamet rarely gets directing or screenwriting calls these days.

With artists facing censorship and professional repercussions for expressing their views, we must fight to make the arts a platform for free expression, not a tool for silencing dissenting voices.

The Hollywood blacklist of the past was a turbulent period where fear and paranoia ran rampant. Talented writers, directors, and actors were barred from working in the industry simply because of their political beliefs or associations, real or perceived. It stifled creativity, destroyed careers, and had a chilling effect on free speech.

Now, we’re seeing a new form of blacklist, where actors are being censored and marginalized for expressing political views that don’t align with certain powerful groups or popular opinion. It’s a form of ideological purity test with no place in a free society, let alone in the arts.

The real-world applications are troubling. If we allow political correctness to dictate who can and cannot participate in the cinematic arts, we risk losing the very diversity of thought and expression that makes art so powerful. We must stand against any attempt to silence or censor artists for their beliefs. The stage and screen should be a place where all voices can be heard, not just the ones that conform to a particular political orthodoxy.

Fighting censorship requires courage and solidarity. We must stand together and refuse to be silenced or intimidated. We need to support those who are being targeted and make it clear that we will not tolerate witch hunts or blacklists.

It is also important to remember that the power of art lies in its ability to challenge convention, to provoke thought, and to inspire change. We must never lose sight of that, and we must never allow fear or political correctness to stifle the free exchange of ideas.

Ultimately, the best way to fight censorship is to keep creating, speaking out, supporting indie creators, and standing up for what we believe in. As long as we do that, no blacklist can silence us.

If you are wondering how entertainment industry insiders are getting away with censoring those who are more Right-leaning, the media or the corporate press has a role to play in this.

The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and setting the agenda. If the media chooses to amplify certain voices while silencing others, it can have a profound impact on the public discourse. In the case of the modern blacklist, the media has often been complicit in spreading misinformation and innuendo, and in some cases, outright lies.

Consider James Woods. A random actress claims that he made an inappropriate at her when she ran into him at a restaurant. She offered no evidence that this encounter happened, and Woods vehemently denied that the encounter happened, but the media ran it as the truth despite not a single shred of proof.

This can create a toxic environment where actors are judged not by their talent or their work, but by their political beliefs and false allegations. The media needs to hold itself to the highest standards of journalism and to resist the temptation to engage in sensationalism or partisan advocacy. The media must be a watchdog, not a lapdog. It must shine a light on injustice and corruption, not contribute to it.

Filmmakers, thespians, screenwriters, producers, and others involved with the cinematic arts must take a stand against censoring their political opponents.

Filmmakers and actors can fight censorship by refusing to be silenced or intimidated. They can continue to create work that challenges convention, that provokes thought, and that inspires change.

They can use their platforms to speak out against injustice and corruption and to advocate for greater diversity and inclusion in the industry. It’s also important for filmmakers and actors to build alliances and networks of support, to stand together in solidarity against the forces of censorship and conformity. We must never forget that our strength lies in our unity and that by working together, we can overcome any obstacle.

Finally, filmmakers and actors can fight censorship by being true to themselves and their art. By staying authentic, by staying committed to their vision and their values, they can inspire others to do the same. They can show that it’s possible to stand up for what you believe in, even in the face of adversity and opposition.

If you are reading this and are just a casual filmgoer who enjoys popcorn and a good flick at the cinema, you have a part to play as well.

The audience has tremendous power to shape the cultural landscape. By supporting artists who are being censored or marginalized and by demanding more diverse and authentic storytelling, the audience can help push back against the forces of censorship and conformity.

It’s also important for the audience to be critical consumers of media, to question the narratives that are being presented, and to seek out alternative voices and perspectives. We must never take our freedom for granted, and we must always be vigilant in defending it.

Together, we can create a more open, more inclusive, and more vibrant cultural landscape. One that celebrates diversity of thought and expression, and that upholds the fundamental values of free speech and artistic freedom.

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