Overview

• Sarah McLachlan told attendees the artists had collectively decided not to perform, framing the choice as support for free speech.
• Jewel was among those slated to play, with reports indicating surprise appearances were planned from Olivia Rodrigo and Mýa.
• ABC News Studios notified media that the Los Angeles red carpet was canceled the day before the screening.
• The documentary, produced by ABC News Studios, is streaming on Hulu and Disney+ in the U.S. and on CBC/CBC Gem in Canada.
• Jimmy Kimmel Live! was pre‑empted indefinitely last week after pressure from major ABC affiliates Nexstar and Sinclair, drawing an ACLU-backed open letter signed by hundreds of artists.