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Film Permit Halted Amid Local Outcry
4 Oct
Summary
- Production paused due to resident concerns about local business impact.
- Food bank reported a 17% decrease in daily households served.
- City Commission is seeking legal advice on permit status.
Production of the Daily Wire's film "Pawn Shop" has been temporarily suspended in Livingston, Montana, following a special City Commission meeting. Residents expressed concerns over the film's impact on local businesses and the city's only food bank, citing a 17% drop in daily households served.
Concerns were also raised regarding improper notification about hazardous stunts and the feeling of local residents being unsafe. The City Commission decided to temporarily suspend the film's permit while seeking legal counsel.
The decision comes after protests against the film's production, which reportedly includes a scene depicting a fatal ICE shooting. The Livingston Food Resource Center highlighted how the filming created avoidable barriers for its clients.
The commission's motion mandates a review of the permit by October 5th at 5:00 PM. Daily Wire has not yet commented on the situation.
