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Oct 28, 2026

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Demonstrators hold various banners and demand the removal of movie tax in New York, United States.

Demonstrators protest in New York, United States for removing movie tax. The demonstrators hold various banners as they protest. A sign reads : 'Mayor Wagner, Quit Playing Politics, 14 Avenue U Theater Employee'. Women demonstrators walk on a road during the demonstrations. The demonstrators walk with the US flag. A tall building in the background. Banners read 'Lets Axe Wagner's Tax', 'Save Our Jobs, Labor Protests' and 'Why Make the Movies a Scapegoat'. The demonstrators protest on a street. Location: New York United States. Date: 1961.

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