Will Hollywood turn to bland escapism under Trump? DW 11/07/2024
Briefly

American artists turned their creative tools into weapons of resistance following Trump's 2016 election, fueling movements like #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter through politically charged art.
Absence of outright condemnation for Trump in 2024 reflects a fear that doing so alienates a segment of the American populace, complicating artistic expression.
The film and TV industry, wary of alienating supporters of Trump post-2024 election, faces financial risks and has become reluctant to produce politically-charged content.
The overwhelming support for Trump in the electoral college raises concerns that criticizing him equates to criticizing a major faction of American democracy.
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