Venue apologizes for Richard Dreyfuss' demeaning comments at 'Jaws' event
- Actor Richard Dreyfuss made demeaning comments towards women and LGBTQ+ community at a 'Jaws' event.
- The venue issued an apology for Dreyfuss' comments and behavior.
- The incident sparked controversy and outrage among the audience and online community.
Richard Dreyfuss caused a scene at a movie screening in Massachusetts. He made offensive comments about women and the LGBTQ community. The venue, The Cabot, apologized for his remarks. They said his views do not match their values of respect and inclusivity. The event was supposed to celebrate the movie "Jaws" but turned into a platform for controversial views. During the event, Dreyfuss talked about his book and criticized changes in American education. He also made disrespectful comments about women in power and the LGBTQ community. Some people in the audience left because they were upset by his remarks. The venue later apologized for not anticipating the direction of the conversation. Dreyfuss received applause when he talked about the importance of teaching civics in schools. He said without it, people won't know who they are. The Cabot sent an email apologizing for Dreyfuss's comments. They said his remarks were offensive and not in line with their values of inclusivity and respect. The venue's executive director did not respond to emails immediately.