'If You Support Harry Potter, You're Supporting Trans Genocide'

Key Points:

• In response to the backlash against trans representation in Hollywood and the introduction of numerous anti-trans laws in the U.S., filmmaker Lilly Wachowski co-founded Anarchists United Foundation and Studio to support marginalized voices through grants, mentorship, and workspace.
• Wachowski's frustration with the industry's rejection of queer and trans stories, despite critical acclaim for projects like "Work in Progress," fueled her commitment to creating an artist-run studio that nurtures connectivity and subverts traditional Hollywood gatekeeping.
• The first Anarchists United project is "Cassie Workman Is Witchy AF," a DIY docuseries exploring occultism through a trans Australian comic's perspective, debuting on YouTube in September 2024.
• Wachowski criticizes billionaire-driven conservative propaganda for fueling a cultural backlash against trans people, highlighting the consolidation of media companies under conservative leadership that stifles trans representation and stories.
• She condemns public figures like Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling for promoting transphobia and funding anti-trans legislation, urging audiences to consider the impact of supporting their work on the trans community.