Livingston, Montana resumes filming of controversial Daily Wire movie

Filming for the movie ‘Pawn Shop’, produced by The Daily Wire, has resumed in Livingston, Montana, following a temporary permit revocation by the city commission. The production, which reportedly stars Danny Trejo and Harvey Keitel, faced significant local backlash due to community disruptions, including road closures and noise from simulated gunfire.

Contentious scenes in the film have drawn criticism for appearing to re-enact the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a mother killed by an immigration official. Critics argue the film fictionally portrays the incident to support a specific political narrative regarding immigration enforcement. While the city commission reinstated the permit under new conditions to limit noise and violence, the decision has sparked debate between local residents and figures like Ben Shapiro, who criticized the local government for yielding to protesters.