The Existential Threat to Film and Television Writers in Hollywood
The Life and Death of Hollywood, by Daniel Bessner 🔗
The text discusses the existential threat faced by film and television writers in the ever-changing landscape of Hollywood. Daniel Bessner, a contributing editor at Jacobin and an associate professor at the University of Washington’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, delves into the challenges posed by digital media, mergers, and the influence of major companies like Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros. The article also touches upon the impact on labor unions and the Writers Guild of America.
- Film and television writers are facing an existential threat in Hollywood
- Challenges posed by digital media, mergers, and the influence of major companies like Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros
- Impact on labor unions and the Writers Guild of America