Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet has criticized Hollywood’s efforts to diversify, calling them ‘garbage’ and ‘fascist totalitarianism.’ During the LA Times book festival, Mamet expressed his disapproval of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives, arguing that the film industry has no business promoting racial understanding. He also defended nepotism, stating that his children’s success was based on merit, not on their connection to him.