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‘Honest and brave’: progressive Jewish figures defend Jonathan Glazer speech
Jewish Voice for Peace and the Auschwitz Memorial among those defending Oscar winner amid backlash over words at ceremony
His speech drew applause in the Dolby Theatre but was quickly condemned by groups such as Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and this week more than 450 Jewish Hollywood figures signed an open letter denouncing it. In a statement on Tuesday, Jewish Voice for Peace said that “Glazer speaks for the massive and growing number of Jews who honor our histories by joining our Palestinian siblings in their struggle for freedom and justice.” Several stars, including Mark Ruffalo, Mahershala Ali and Billie Eilish, wore Artists4Ceasefire pins at the Oscars ceremony, and other Hollywood artists have expressed support for Glazer in the wake of the backlash.
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