How genocide changed Hollywood... | MEE Live

Over 4,000 figures in the entertainment industry, from Emma Stone to Mark Ruffalo, have pledged to boycott Israeli film institutions in protest of the war in Gaza, they’ve joined growing calls for a ceasefire and used red carpet moments to highlight the humanitarian crisis.

Palestinian voices are increasingly present in mainstream cinema, with films like No Other Land and The Voice of Hind Rajab receiving international recognition. Some Israeli filmmakers have also responded with work critical of the occupation.

These stories are reshaping how audiences understand Israel's occupation of Palestine and ongoing genocide in Gaza.

But while global attention has grown, the situation remains dire. Gaza City faces ongoing military expulsion, and Palestinians continue to be displaced after 2 years of non-stop killing.

For many, cultural solidarity is powerful — but, some argue, not enough.

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