Joel Souza, a filmmaker who has always disliked guns, faced a harrowing experience when a gun accident involving Alec Baldwin on the set of 'Rust' resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuries to Souza himself. In the aftermath, there was a wave of blame and legal repercussions, including involuntary manslaughter charges, though Baldwin ultimately avoided the charges. In contrast, the film's armorer received an 18-month sentence, revealing a complicated narrative around safety and accountability on film sets.
"I didn't grow up around [guns] and I don't like the culture... The idea of touching one... I find very off-putting," Souza stated, reflecting on his disconnection with firearms.
"In the aftermath, there was blame-slinging, multiple criminal cases and an official report that described the film's producers as indifferent to gun safety," highlighting the chaos that ensued post-incident.
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