GLAAD released its annual Studio Responsibility Index and determined that the progress made is in jeopardy due to the strikes
“Right now, there’s a very tiny but loud segment of our population that’s hard at work spreading hate and fear while attempting to squash all storytelling that showcases the full, beautiful reality of the human experience,“ Drescher said.Seeing diverse representation on screen is vital for empowering everyone to embrace their authentic selves.”GLAAD’s results show that progress is being made. 100 of the 350 films released in 2022 by 10 distributors contained an LGBTQIA+the study 11 years ago.
“At a time when the LGBTQ community is under unprecedented cultural and political attacks, it is more important than ever to hold film studios accountable for how our community is represented on screen,” said GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “It is crucial that the AMPTP reach a fair deal with striking writers and performers — that these talented creatives can return to work as soon as possible so that the progress made in LGBTQ representation remains on track.
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