Well, it’s very delayed, but I’m finally posting the pictures I took at the Writers’ Strike Rally that took place on December 14, 2007, in Cambridge, MA. It was definitely an exciting and enjoyable time, and I really think the points of the strike really echoed through the crowd. Hopefully, it will make a difference. I’m posting these so you can see all that came out–mostly fans–to support Joss Whedon, Jaime Paglia, Rob Kutner, and the many other writers out there who are striking for their respect out in LA.
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The line, waiting to enter the church for speeches
The excited crowd
Paglia
Whedon
Kutner
Paglia, Whedon, and Kutner answer questions
The rally begins
Whedon, outside the Lampoon
Whedon, posing for pictures for his fans
The group at the rally
Whedon, giving an interview
Paglia, outside the Lampoon
I have many, many more, but these are all I’ll share at this time. It was definitely interesting, hearing the plans and hopes from these writers. They hope to continue these rallies in other cities, so keep an eye to the web and find out if anything comes your way! The more we get involved, showing the corporations the support behind our writers, the sooner we’ll get our shows back.
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