Who's On The Line

A portrait of a Writer's Guild picket line. Each year, Hollywood produces a spate of Network TV shows and a couple dozen Studio feature films. With over 7,000 Writers Guild members, it's clear not everyone is employed.

While the mainstream media barrages us with images of red carpet and caviar success stories, the reality is most professionals working in the entertainment industry are middle-class at best.

Directed by Peter Hyoguchi
Edited by Patrick Francis
Music composed by Christopher James Thomas

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• wga
• united
• hollywood
• writers
• strike
• picket
• line
• lost
• lindeloff

[fanson4lyfe]

wow this was an insight on how this really effects some of the writers, i really hope that they get what they deserve and hope this ends before xmas

[zlinamh]

Go Go Go WGA!!! Hope you'll get what you deserve...

[1LOST4life1]

Damon Lindelof speaking!

YEEEEYY!!!!!

[02skippy02]

I'm saying that his family shouldn't have to suffer for him following his career, do you think its good for them to have to leave California and then come back all of a sudden because he's found a job?

[xmomslilmonstrx]

First of all, most people who have children can't and won't ever be able to afford them. Second, I think what was said was that he had a well paying job, then got into writing. Then from there when it wasn't good he wrote again joined the guild then hit trouble till this strike.

He was definitely ignorant. He's lacking knowledge of a subject. Subject being a writer.

How do you know that he doesn't have a side job to get through? And who are you to tell someone to give up on their dream?

[02skippy02]

Hes right actually lol. He shouldn't of had three kids if he couldn't afford to have them.

He wasn't ignorant, he was being cras. Ignorance is an indication of being poorly educated, his comment was not.

He's also right about the job thing, I mean if he's not earning enough in writing to support his family he should supplement his income in another way. Sometimes dreams don't work out, and perhaps he should accept that.

[Ooshbala]

god. this is worse than i thought it was.

[xmomslilmonstrx]

Obviously we do. But in all technicality, there is only but on definition of "ignorant" and he was, infact, ignorant.

I don't care about the -'s or +'s that everyone likes to hand out. If I have enough of a "disliking" or "appreciation" for someones comment, I'll actually reply to them.

[Gomess]

You miss my point; we fundamentally disagree on how we define ignorance.

But, as is usual with YouTube, those who disagree with the majority, or the values being expressed by a video, are pressganged into thinking they're wrong by a vocal minority. Wouldn't be surprised if I saw a few -1s on my comment! Please, feel free.

Of course, the strike's over now, and I just hope you folk continue to support these people, as the deal is tenuous at best.

[xmomslilmonstrx]

FlyingMonkey is being ignorant in his/her comment. You're supposed to be an aspiring writer? Reread it and figure where he was being ignorant.

[xmomslilmonstrx]

Also, what kind of coward are you... sticking your tail between your legs and running off when times get tough. You have to stand up for your rights and fight for what you are worth. I'm sure none of these people left their family high and dry. Their families more than likely backed them 100%

[xmomslilmonstrx]

You fail to see that their job happens to be their dream. Just because it happens to be in the entertainment field doesn't mean it should be considered a pipe dream. What if my dream was to be a nurse? Or school teacher? If I have to be put to protesting so I can better my career, then so be it. My dream job isn't paying the bills, but why shouldn't I fight. It's my JOB. I'm just fantastically lucky that my job ended up being my dream job. Something I loved doing.