Has Woke Hollywood Fallen?
7/12/202617 min
Morning Wire speaks with film critic Christian Toto to break down why woke ideology still shapes TV and movies, how financial pressures are changing the entertainment industry, the rise of independent and faith-based films, and which upcoming releases could redetermine Hollywood's future. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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Georgia Howe· Host1:02
[upbeat music] A few recent big tent box office successes like Project Hail Mary, Super Mario Galaxy, and Toy Story 5 that have largely avoided political messaging have led to declarations that woke is dead in Hollywood. But insiders say not so fast. There's still a powerful coalition of industry folks pushing left-wing agendas in TV and film productions.
John Bickley· Host1:27
In this episode, we sit down with conservative film critic Christian