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In this spectacular, newsmaking exposé that has the entertainment industry abuzz and on its heels, Vanity Fair's Maureen Ryan blows the lid on patterns of harassment and bias in Hollywood, the grassroots reforms under way, and the labor and activist revolutions that recent scandals have ignited.
It is never just One Bad Man.
Abuse and exploitation of workers is baked into the very foundations of the entertainment industry. To break the cycle and make change that sticks, it’s important to stop looking at headline-making stories as individual events. Instead, one must look closely at the bigger picture, to see how abusers are created, fed, rewarded, allowed to persist, and, with the right tools, how they can be excised.
In Burn It Down, veteran reporter Maureen Ryan does just that. She draws on decades of experience to connect the dots and illuminate the deeper forces sustaining Hollywood’s corrosive culture. Fresh reporting sheds light on problematic situations at companies like Lucasfilm and shows like Lost, Saturday Night Live, The Goldbergs, Sleepy Hollow, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more.
Interviews with actors and famous creatives like Evan Rachel Wood, Harold Perrineau, Damon Lindelof, and Orlando Jones abound. Ryan dismantles, one by one, the myths that the entertainment industry promotes about itself, which have allowed abusers to thrive and the industry to avoid accountability—myths about Hollywood as a meritocracy, what it takes to be creative, the value of human dignity, and more.
Weaving together insights from industry insiders, historical context, and pop-culture analysis, Burn It Down paints a groundbreaking and urgently necessary portrait of what’s gone wrong in the entertainment world—and how we can fix it.
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Are you fed up with the deep-rooted harassment and bias in Hollywood? Do you want to be part of the revolution that ignites change and stands up against abuse and exploitation in the entertainment industry? Look no further than Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood. This explosive exposé by Vanity Fair’s Maureen Ryan will break the silence, unravel the patterns of oppression, and shed light on the revolutionary reforms underway.
Unlike other books that sweep individual incidents under the rug, Burn It Down zooms out to examine the bigger picture. Ryan skillfully connects the dots, revealing how abusers are created, rewarded, and allowed to persist. By understanding these underlying forces, you will be equipped with the right tools to drive out the toxic elements plaguing Hollywood.
With fresh reporting that uncovers problematic situations in companies like Lucasfilm and shows like Lost, Saturday Night Live, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, Burn It Down is a wake-up call for the industry. Immerse yourself in exclusive interviews with actors and famous creatives, such as Evan Rachel Wood, Harold Perrineau, Damon Lindelof, and Orlando Jones, as they bravely share their experiences and insights.
Let's dismantle the myths about Hollywood together. Burn It Down challenges the industry's self-promoted notions of meritocracy and creativity, exposing the truth behind the value of human dignity. With each page, Ryan weaves together industry insider wisdom, historical context, and pop-culture analysis to paint a groundbreaking portrait of what has gone wrong—and how we can fix it.
Join the revolution and be part of the change. Don't let the entertainment industry continue to evade accountability. Take action now and get your hands on Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood. Together, we can shape a future where everyone in Hollywood is heard, protected, and treated with respect. Order now.
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