Sarah and Beth discuss recent shootings and talk to Piper Perabo and Kris Brown about advocating for change in Hollywood's gun depictions. They highlight the need for cultural changes to drive behavior change and frustration with movies using killing as a plot device.
The Show Your Safety campaign aims to promote gun safety in Hollywood by encouraging responsible portrayals of firearms and highlighting the consequences of improper storage.
Brady's focus on safe storage practices in TV shows and movies aims to create a cultural shift that reduces gun violence and promotes responsible gun ownership.
Deep dives
Changing the Portrayal of Guns in Media
Chris Brown and Piper Parabow discuss their work with Brady on the Show Your Safety movement, which encourages producers, directors, and writers to reconsider how guns are depicted in TV and movies. The focus is on promoting safe storage of firearms and showing the consequences of failing to do so. The goal is to normalize discussions around gun safety and create more responsible portrayals of guns in media. By driving behavior change through storytelling, they hope to save lives and reduce gun violence.
The Advocacy Work of Brady
Brady, a nonprofit organization combatting gun violence, launched the Show Your Safety campaign to collaborate with Hollywood leaders, including Piper Parabow, to explore ways to incorporate gun safety into storytelling. The campaign emphasizes the importance of asking if firearms are present, and if so, focusing on safe storage practices. They seek to normalize discussions about gun safety and encourage responsible gun ownership in TV shows and movies. The goal is to create a cultural shift that reduces gun violence and promotes safer communities.
The Impact of Normalizing Safe Storage
Brady's focus on promoting safe storage practices and depicting the consequences of failing to do so aims to save lives and reduce gun violence. By highlighting the benefits of safe storage, particularly in TV shows and movies, they intend to influence viewer behavior and change social norms. Brady recognizes the power of storytelling and Hollywood's role in shaping cultural perceptions and behaviors. The campaign encourages showrunners and writers to integrate safe storage practices into their narratives, providing opportunities for impactful storytelling and behavior change.
The Power of Media in Promoting Gun Safety
Media plays a significant role in shaping societal norms and values. The Show Your Safety campaign aims to leverage this power to promote gun safety and responsible gun ownership. By incorporating safe storage practices into TV shows and movies, they hope to influence viewer perceptions and behaviors. The campaign seeks to create a culture of responsible gun ownership and reduce gun violence by normalizing discussions about safe storage and highlighting the potential consequences of improper storage.
Sarah and Beth discuss more recent shootings and then talk to Piper Perabo and Kris Brown about how they are advocating for change in the way Hollywood depicts gun usage.
