Academy Museum Faces Backlash Over Jewish Founders Exhibit
Critics argue the portrayal of Hollywood's Jewish pioneers perpetuates harmful stereotypes, prompting calls for revisions.
- The exhibit 'Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital' has been criticized for using negative descriptors like 'tyrant' and 'predator.'
- A group of 350 Hollywood figures, including David Schwimmer and Amy Sherman-Palladino, signed an open letter denouncing the exhibit.
- The museum has announced it will revise the exhibit to address concerns of antisemitism.
- The controversy highlights ongoing challenges in presenting a balanced history of Hollywood.
- The museum's advisory group will include experts from Jewish and civil rights organizations.