Hollywood Leaders Are Making A Stand Against Discrimination In Georgia
Update: Yesterday we published an article stating the AMC/The Walking Dead had joined Disney and Marvel in sending a clear message: if Governor Deal doesn’t shoot down the Religious-Liberties bill (H.B. 757), they will halt filming, pack it up and move their productions out of state for good. Today, a letter from the Human Rights Campaign was sent, signed by 34 prominent industry leaders, directors, producers, screenwriters, and others, urging Governor Nathan Deal not to let the bill go through. If the bill does pass and the companies pull out of the state, Georgia looks to loose billions. Last year alone over 245 films and series were filmed in Georgia. “We urge you to veto H.B. 757 and send a strong message that Georgia will not tolerate discrimination against its citizens, employees and visitors to the state.” The letter continues, “We plan to take our business elsewhere if any legislation is signed into state law.” The signatures include: Ali Adler
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