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Q&A: “What we need are allies,” says Film Impact Georgia’s Molly Coffee on HB 481

Beth WardMay 17, 2019

Not long after Governor Brian Kemp's signing of HB 481 -- the antichoice "Heartbeat Bill" -- earlier this month, social media news feeds flooded with calls for ...

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Amanda Palmer’s latest album and tour confront HB 481, the “Heartbeat Bill”

Alayna TuckerMay 13, 2019

Earlier last week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed the controversial HB 481 “Heartbeat Bill” into law. This measure will criminalize all abortions performed ...

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Film industry begins to respond to Governor Brian Kemp’s signing of HB 481 (updated)

Beth WardMay 10, 2019

Update, Thursday, May 23: Two showrunners have announced this week that they will be pulling their productions from the state in response to HB 481. Reed Mor...

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As HB 481 passes, local and national film industry leaders ring the alarm

Beth WardMarch 29, 2019

Legislation that would ban all abortions in Georgia after the sixth week of pregnancy has again placed Georgia’s booming film industry under threat of a boycott...

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#BoycottGeorgia? Brian Kemp victory stokes concern among film industry locals

Beth WardDecember 13, 2018

When Georgia declared Brian Kemp the winner of the governor’s race, actress Alyssa Milano took to Twitter: “There are over 20 productions shooting in Georgia. ...

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