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Show Your Safety: A New Approach to Gun Violence

Sep 1, 2023
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.
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  • 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.

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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.

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