Motion Picture Association Statement on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON – The following is a statement from Motion Picture Association Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter:
“Jimmy Carter was a public servant to his core – a president, governor, humanitarian, farmer, and proud son of Georgia who always stayed true to his roots and his unwavering belief in fairness, equality, and justice. For the creative community, he was also a visionary leader who saw what Georgia could, and would, become: a thriving ecosystem for film and television production. By establishing Georgia’s film office ahead of most other states, and envisioning movies and series as fertile ground for growth, President Carter helped turned his beloved home state into a powerful home base for world-renowned storytellers.
“His contributions to our industry were a fraction of his achievements for the American people and citizens across the globe; all of us are better off because of Jimmy Carter’s legacy. On behalf of the Motion Picture Association, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the entire Carter family.”
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About The Motion Picture Association
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) serves as the leading voice and advocate of the motion picture, home video, and television industries. It works in every corner of the globe to advance the creative industry, protect its members’ content across all screens, defend the creative and artistic freedoms of storytellers, and support innovative distribution models that bring an expansion of viewing choices to audiences around the world. Its member studios are: Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Charles Rivkin is Chairman and CEO.
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