Like the Catholic Church, the entertainment industry has developed a
poor reputation as the guardian of the children in its care.
The history of the commercial exploitation of child stars is well documented. But Monday's announcement that the royal commission would swing the spotlight onto former child actors and industry workers for reports of sex abuse was a warning call for Australia's television, stage and film industries.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/entertainment-industry-must-face-the-music-at-sex-abuse-inquiry-20150616-ghp7lq
The history of the commercial exploitation of child stars is well documented. But Monday's announcement that the royal commission would swing the spotlight onto former child actors and industry workers for reports of sex abuse was a warning call for Australia's television, stage and film industries.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/entertainment-industry-must-face-the-music-at-sex-abuse-inquiry-20150616-ghp7lq