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For example, Disney has faced controversy over its policies regarding diversity and inclusion, with shareholders even debating removing certain metrics related to LGBTQ+ representation. Despite pushback, companies like Disney continue to support initiatives tied to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), but the content they produce increasingly reflects a cautious, more neutral stance.

The Root of the Creative Crisis

Industry insiders argue that this trend underscores a deeper crisis: a lack of original storytelling driven by authentic life experience. Many writers and directors now ascend directly from academic or institutional backgrounds—film schools and college programs—without the salt-of-the-earth experiences that historically fueled compelling narratives.