Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/21/23: Inside The Hollywood Strike w/ Ron Perlman, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Hurd
Jul 21, 2023
In this engaging dialogue, Ron Perlman, an outspoken actor and SAG-AFTRA member, joins fellow stars Susan Sarandon and Michelle Hurd to shed light on the Hollywood strike. They discuss the urgent need for fair treatment and economic equity, criticizing the greed of studio executives. The guests advocate for solidarity in the entertainment industry, emphasizing the struggles of working-class actors. They explore the implications of streaming models on traditional careers and how their fight connects to broader labor movements.
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Perlman's Rallying Cry
- Ron Perlman's comments about studio execs sparked a strong reaction, becoming a rallying cry.
- This highlights the actors' and writers' resolve during the strike.
Disparity in Wealth
- Studio execs claim financial struggles due to streaming, citing unreasonable actor demands.
- Perlman challenges this, pointing to high executive salaries as contradictory to claims of poverty.
The Reality of Actor Salaries
- Many actors struggle to make a living wage and afford health insurance, despite public perception.
- Michelle Hurd emphasizes that 87% of SAG-AFTRA members don't qualify for health insurance due to salary caps.