Hollywood loves to continue, and Jane Fund Reloading the Committee of the Cold War for the first amendment I received traction on Thursday, when the signed list signed by the stars, and the actress told more about her mission.
The fund announced on Wednesday that she has launched a new iteration of the committeeInitially created in 1947 to oppose the crusad of the government against Hollywood figures accused of communist connections.
The famous father of the funds and winner of Oscar Henry Fund was a member of the original committee, along with many A-Listers, such as Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball.
Now, more than 550 Actors, filmmakers, musicians, comedians and others in the entertainment industry united to resist the “forces of repression”.
Hundreds also supported comedian Jimmy Kimmel When ABC belonging to Disney is temporarily He suspended his late evening “Jimmy Kimmel on the air!” Last month, in response to what many perceive as an attack on freedom of speech and In the MEFISO style intervention FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
“The federal government is again engaged coordinated campaign for the silence of critics The government has the media, the judicial authorities, academic circles and the entertainment industry ”said the new committee in his statement about the issue:“ We refuse to stand aside and let this happen. Freedom of speech and freedom of expression are the integral rights of each American of all layers and political beliefs – regardless of how liberal or conservative you are. The ability to criticize, questions, protest and even mock those who are in power as fundamental for what America has always sought. ”
Speaking more about its decision to restart the Committee, the Fund said Hollywood Newsut Outlet the Ankler that the goal is to “”Model creative, non -violent, unrelated methods of resistance to authoritarianism.
“Freedom is necessary for artists. This is in our blood. We cannot function without freedom of expression of opinions and speech, ”she said on Thursday. “So, let's get together in large quantities and let's find creative ways to make fun of the terrible that happens. Therefore, many of our fathers and grandfathers fought in wars to protect the rights that they are now taking away from us. ”
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