The Daily Wire's new ICE propaganda film temporarily shut down in Montana

Key Points:

• The film "Pawn Shop," produced by The Daily Wire and Bonfire Films, controversially fictionalizes the ICE killing of activist Renée Good, portraying federal agents as heroes and blaming protesters, which has sparked local outrage in Livingston, Montana.
• Production began in Livingston last month, causing complaints about unannounced blank gunshots, car crash pyrotechnics, and disruption to a local food bank, hindering aid access for needy residents.
• Due to safety and disruption concerns, the Livingston City Commission has temporarily shut down the film's production while consulting legal counsel about potentially banning the movie from the town permanently.
• The production company has a history of labor and safety disputes, previously facing protests from entertainment unions on another film set, with producer Dallas Sonnier dismissing critics in a confrontational manner.
• Local residents and officials express concern that the film's production prioritizes sensationalism and controversy over the well-being and interests of the Livingston community.