I do not agree. There are so many films made which never put people in seats, but get awards, recognition, and support for other projects. Ideology almost always trumps profit. The few big winning films provide the funds for the no-profitable but artistically progressive films.
I am sure there are some in Hollywood who look at us as nothing more than peasants who should be happy to provide the money for them to live out their dreams and ideology on screen.
Are you sure about that?