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There’s a broader concern about the industry’s inconsistency and selective responsibility. While they can show responsible behavior or condemn violence on-screen, they often fail to engage meaningfully with communities affected by gun violence, such as in Chicago or other urban centers. They sign petitions and sponsor social campaigns but rarely visit affected neighborhoods or support tangible reforms beyond surface-level measures.

The disparity extends to social settings in California—luxury award shows are often fenced off behind walls, shielding the wealthy from the plight of ordinary citizens experiencing homelessness and violence. Such displays highlight Hollywood’s detachment from the societal issues they claim to want to solve.