Laverty Slams Hollywood Blacklisting, Praises Cannes

Paul Laverty, a Cannes Film Festival juror and Oscar-winning screenwriter, accused Hollywood of blacklisting actors like Susan Sarandon, Javier Bardem, and Mark Ruffalo for their stance against the war in Gaza. Sarandon, who lost her Hollywood agent for advocating for a ceasefire, has faced backlash, including being shut out of major projects in the US. Laverty, quoting Shakespeare, praised the festival for promoting diversity and creativity, emphasizing the importance of art in sparking debate and keeping conversations alive.

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