An empirical analysis of political activity in Hollywood |
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| Authors: | Todd D Kendall |
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| Institution: | (1) Compass Lexecon, 332 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, USA |
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| Abstract: | Film plays an important role in the American political system, and forms an important branch of the mass media. I analyze
the political contributions of a sample of 996 top film actors, directors, producers, and writers, correlating them with demographic,
family, and career success variables. I find that contributions flow overwhelmingly to left-of-center parties and organizations.
I theorize about the causes of this bias, and argue empirically that, while demographic variables are not completely irrelevant,
Hollywood liberalism is primarily a function of high, publicly visible incomes, and family connections. Neither religion nor
birthplace effects seem to affect political activity in the film business.
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| Keywords: | Film Political contribution Hollywood |
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