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Daily Wire's ICE Film Shut Down in Montana
Montana city commission halts The Daily Wire's propaganda film over safety concerns.
In brief
Montana city commission halts The Daily Wire's propaganda film over safety concerns. Montana's Livingston city commission temporarily shut down The Daily Wire's ICE propaganda film due to unsafe conditions and disruption of a local food bank. Originally reported by AV Club.
Daily Wire's ICE Film
The Daily Wire's new ICE propaganda film Pawn Shop temporarily shut down in Montana after safety complaints.
Film's Plot
Pawn Shop fictionally recasts ICE's killing of activist Renée Good in January as accidental heroism during a chase of Mexican MS-13 gangsters.
Safety Concerns
Livingston residents complained about unsafe prop gunshots, car crashes, and disrupted food bank access during filming.
City Commission Action
Livingston City Commission temporarily shut down Pawn Shop production to consult city attorney about removing it from town.
Production Background
Pawn Shop is a joint production between The Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier's Bonfire Films, which previously faced union protests.
Next Steps
The film's cast includes Henry Thomas, Danny Trejo, and Harvey Keitel, expected to face backlash over the production's actions.
What matters most
Montana's Livingston city commission temporarily shut down The Daily Wire's ICE propaganda film due to unsafe conditions and disruption of a local food bank.
