Two of the major themes underpinning the Hunger Games books and movies is that cycles of violence must be broken, and that we should be suspicious of those who seek power. Donald Sutherland clearly hopes those themes are understood and internalized by the huge audience of young fans who devour the movies. During the press tour for Mockingjay Part 2, Sutherland hasn't been holding back on his politics. Here's what he said in a recent interview:
"It's an allegory. And if there's any question as to what it's an allegory for, I will tell you. It is the powers that be in the United States of America. It's profiteers. War is for profit. It's not to 'save the world for democracy' or 'for King and country.' No. Bullshit. It's for the profit of the top 10 percent. And the young people who will see this film must recognize that in the future, blind faith in their leaders, as Bruce Springsteen said, will get you dead."
Preach it!
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