I keep seeing this post making rounds so here’s my two cents.
Firstly, lest I get hate, which I probably will anyway, I am not condoning the actions of the accused. Sexual assault is capital B - Bad.
But this site does pose a question: Should an entire work be condemned because an individual who has done unsavory acts is somehow connected to it?
Perhaps the answer isn’t so black and white.
The example that comes to my mind is J*hn L*sseter’s involvement with Moana and more recently Coco. Moana is the role that gave Auli’i Cravalho wide recognition; it’s a role that will cement her career for years to come. It was an opportunity that few in Hollywood will ever get. Think about how special it was for Indiginous islanders to see a film in their own language, even though the Maori are a largely forgotten and persecuted people. Similar things can be said about Coco and the impact it’s had.
Hundreds of people contribute to the making of a film. Some are getting their first taste of success, some have spent years enjoying their job. Do these people deserve to have their work blacklisted?
I’m not saying you shouldn’t boycott. For example, I’ve heard (feel free to link because I could not) that L*sseter only signs off on Pixar movies these days and actually contributes very little. Should you condemn those movies? What about a movie written, directed, and starting W**dy All*n? What if that movie gave your fave their big break?Does that change things? Again it’s a choice you need to think about. Ask yourself if these films deserve your money and viewership. Sometimes the answer will be yes and sometimes it will be no. And that’s okay.
This site should be used to help you make a decision, not to make the decision for you.
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