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'Burn It Down' exposes discrimination and toxicity behind the scenes in Hollywood

NPR's Book of the Day

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Discrimination, Toxicity, and Exploitation: Unveiling the Dark Side of Hollywood

This chapter explores incidents of discrimination and toxicity in Hollywood, including mistreatment of people of color and marginalized groups. It discusses examples such as character marginalization, offensive comments, and the belief in an abusive culture for creativity, while also highlighting the importance of addressing exploitation and toxic behavior in the industry.

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