First published 2012
Jason Mattera examines the contradictions between Hollywood celebrities' public positions and private behavior. The New York Times bestselling author of Obama Zombies turns his attention to entertainment industry figures who advocate environmental causes while maintaining carbon-heavy lifestyles. Mattera documents cases of stars who promote charitable giving while seeking tax advantages, and actors who oppose gun rights while employing armed security teams. He applies the same confrontational journalism style that made him known for challenging prominent liberal figures. The book presents Mattera's investigation into what he sees as the gap between celebrity rhetoric and reality. Mattera argues that Hollywood serves as the center of liberal political influence in America. His research covers various forms of perceived inconsistency among entertainment figures who use their platforms for political advocacy. The work offers readers examples of celebrity behavior that Mattera believes undermines their public messaging on social and political issues.
Genres: american, political-science, non-fiction, biography-memoir, current-affairs, activism
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: confrontational, contradictions
Setting: America, Hollywood
Period: 21st-century
274 pages · Kindle Edition · Threshold Editions