Hollywood stars back boycott as Israel’s minister targets film academy

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Their action comes at a time when Israel’s Cultural Minister is also threatening his country’s film and television academy. Hollywood stars boycott Israeli film companies in response to Gaza crisisEmma Stone, Ava DuVernay and Gael Garcia Bernal are among more than 2,000 who signed the petition. Film Workers for Palestine emphasize that their boycott is not aimed at individuals, but institutions, such as Israeli film production and distribution companies, even film festivals. Zohar also announced he’s creating the “State Israeli Oscars.“Amir says Israeli filmmakers are aghast. “It’s absurd.”Amir said he thinks Israel’s government doesn’t care what Hollywood celebrities have to say, and might welcome a boycott as a way of punishing Israeli filmmakers.