‘Pure Jew Hatred’: Fury Erupts After Philadelphia-Area Film Institute Tries To Cancel Showing of Film About Israeli Musician

The film institute has apologized for handling ‘all of this very badly,’ but the instance is indicative of broader antisemitism targeting Israeli art, culture, and music since October 7.

Lori Lowenthal Marcus
Supporters of Israel stand outside the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A court had to order the Bryn Mawr Film Institute to uphold its contract to screen an Israeli film after it canceled the showing amid threats by pro-Palestinian protesters — the latest instance of even non-war-related Israeli culture being blocked in fear of political retaliation.

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