In the last week public criticism has surfaced of author and journalist Mitch Albom for praising his home state's film tax credit regime while benefiting from those provisions.
The Michigan Film Tax Credit is helping finance the filming of Albom's adaptation of his Have A Little Faith bestseller. Albom was paid for the screenplay of his book.
Albom has, like many other artists, stood supportive of credits that provide incentives for film production. But his critics, including Detroit radio host Frank Beckmann, believe he cannot escape conflict of interest.
The two host radio shows on WJR-AM and exchanged extensively on the matter last week.
What do you think? Is Albom in a conflict? If so, what should he do?
The Michigan Film Tax Credit is helping finance the filming of Albom's adaptation of his Have A Little Faith bestseller. Albom was paid for the screenplay of his book.
Albom has, like many other artists, stood supportive of credits that provide incentives for film production. But his critics, including Detroit radio host Frank Beckmann, believe he cannot escape conflict of interest.
The two host radio shows on WJR-AM and exchanged extensively on the matter last week.
What do you think? Is Albom in a conflict? If so, what should he do?
