American films and TV shows are how most of the world learns about us, what we are like, what life is like here. Dont laugh. Think of people getting glimpses of life in America when they live in terrible countries. Its little things we dont even think of that they notice. The grocery store in the background being well stocked. Stuff like that. Images are powerful. Despite all the trash Hollwood produces. Not all of it is bad.
Oh I'm not laughing! It's always been that way. Despite what many think, our cinema is one of America's greatest cultural achievements over the last 100 years or so. No other country has as rich a legacy in that sphere as we do. I wish some people here were prouder of it.