Abigail Disney
"Why are they averse to any transparency on their political contributions?,” the filmmaker and outspoken shareholder said to IndieWire.
While Disney is still donating to Ocala Republican and "Don't Say Gay" bill sponsor Dennis Baxley, CEO Bob Chapek issued a statement in support of gay rights.
"The American Dream and Other Fairytales" documentarian criticized the Disney company's contributions to Florida politicians who support the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Abigail Disney and Kathleen Hughes' doc has a rich history to draw from and a personal edge to boot, but in trying to cover too much, it fails to really land.
Abigail Disney argued that financial pressures do not "constitute permission to continue pillaging and rampaging by management.”
The company has responded to tweets made by the Disney heiress calling CEO Bob Iger's salary "insane."
He makes 1,424 times more than the median Disney employee.
Abigail Disney Explains Why Documentaries Matter, and How to Get Them Funded
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