A $50 million lawsuit against major Hollywood filmmakers has been filed by members of the Ramapough Native American tribe for what they believe is a negative representation of their people. The federal suit was filed in New Jersey on Monday against the writers and producers of Out of the Furnace, which stars Christian Bale and Woody Harrelson. Read More »
Out of the Furnace might have one of the most impressive casts of the year, but it is still a box office disappointment. Released at the beginning of December, the Scott Cooper film has grossed only $10 million in the box office and has received negative reviews. As if things couldn’t get worse for the filmmakers behind Out of the Furnace, a lawsuit has sprung up claiming that some of the characters in the film are offensive to the Ramapough Indians. This community of people living in the Ramapough Mountains is suing the filmmakers for $50 million. Read More »