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Is There Any Way to Be an Ethical Moviegoer in the Post-Weinstein Era?

Consumers who want to avoid supporting stars and moguls accused of wrongdoing now face a difficult choice.
Source: Lucy Nicholson / Reuters

Millions of Americans have, in recent weeks, discovered that their favorite movies and shows were made by men now accused of sexual assault or harassment. This presents a dilemma for those who would prefer to watch art by people who built their careers on the sexual exploitation of those around them. But how can moviegoers avoid supporting

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