Call to Action - Boycott Disney/ABC

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Monday September 11, 2006 · 6:39 AM PDT

2006/09/11 · 06:39

I agree with the multiple diarists who have discussed this topic already that a boycott of Disney/ABC is the only way to make these corporations understand that the progressive community has teeth(economic clout) and that sycophancy towards the right wing is a poor business decision.

In order for this to work, it will take concerted effort as a community to identify the many tendrils of Disney/ABC and also to target their most vulnerable ventures. Even if PT911 runs, we should plan to boycott for two to three months to make a point and prevent events such as PT911 from happening again.

I would call on those with experience in organizing boycotts such as this to step forward and guide those of us who want to make a difference but do not have the wherewithal to lead such an effort.

However, all of us can start thinking and acting even now. In this spirit, I have compiled a list of movies by Disney or subsidiary studios that are currently or soon to be in the theaters. Of these, I think that "The Guardian" would be a particularly good target as it has gotten a great deal of pre-release advertising and it looks like they have spent a great deal of money making it. Also, Mel Gibson's film should not be seen as a matter of principle.

Miramax
In Theaters
-    Kinky Boots
-    Keeping up with the Steins
-    The Heart of the Game
-    Once in a Lifetime
-    The Night Listener
Upcoming Films
-    Renaissance
-    The Queen
Disney/Buena Vista
In Theaers
-    Invincible
-    Pirates of the Caribbean
-    Cars
Upcoming Films
-    Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Disney
digital 3D
-    The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Touchstone Pictures
In Theaters
-    Step Up
Upcoming Films
-    The Guardian
-    The Prestige
-    Déjà vu
-    Mel Gibsons Apocalypto

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