Celebrate Quote by Anna Deavere Smith

Hollywood has a long, storied and often problematic history of political protest movements.

— S.E. Cupp

You've got to remember that films don't lead the way. People think that films are trying to lead society. Mostly, they're reflecting the moods…

— George Clooney

I think Hollywood acts like followers of culture and is constantly seeking to follow trends.

— John Cho

Hollywood has to appeal to the broadest audience, and when it comes to most social and economic issues, America is progressive. Because of that,…

— Adam McKay

Movies are America's primary cultural product, colonizing minds around the world for almost a century.

— Miranda Devine

I am trying change trends in movies, just as I am trying to change trends in politics.

— Gurpreet Ghuggi

I don't think films in and of themselves create radical change, but I think a film can contribute to people's understanding and deepen their…

— Rory Kennedy

American cinema tends to express a patriotic relationship to national identity on a regular basis.

— Tom Hooper

Films can't change the society, they can simply open the space for the discussion which can lead to social change and can start new…

— Joshua Oppenheimer

On the contrary a film can promote the idea of change without any political message whatsoever but in its form and language can tell…

— Wim Wenders

A movie isn't a political movement, a party or even an article. It's just a film. At best it can add its voice to…

— Ken Loach

Movies can and do have tremendous influence in shaping young lives.

— Walt Disney