JOURNAL ARTICLE

Melissa Barrera, Susan Sarandon, and Others in Hollywood Lose Jobs, Representation Over Israel-Hamas War Comments.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Koh Ewe 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the growing divide within Hollywood regarding the Israel-Hamas war, highlighting the backlash faced by industry figures who express support for Palestinians. Following the attacks by Hamas on October 7, many Jewish members of the entertainment community expressed disappointment over perceived silence from their peers. Controversy arose when CAA agent Maha Dakhil was demoted after making statements about genocide, and actress Susan Sarandon was dropped by her agency for comments made at a pro-Palestinian rally. Additionally, actress Melissa Barrera was fired from the upcoming film Scream VII after sharing her views on social media, which included references to Israeli actions as "genocide" and "ethnic cleansing." The production company behind the film emphasized its zero tolerance for antisemitism and hate speech. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/11, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:173786439
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