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Miami Beach Faces Critical Vote on O Cinema's Future After Documentary Screening

The city commission will decide whether to terminate O Cinema's lease and funding over claims of antisemitism tied to the documentary 'No Other Land.'

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Overview

  • Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner proposed ending O Cinema's lease and city funding, alleging the documentary 'No Other Land' is antisemitic.
  • The Miami Beach City Commission is set to vote on the proposal on March 19, requiring a four-person majority to overturn the resolution.
  • Over 750 filmmakers, including Oscar winners, signed an open letter condemning the proposal as a violation of free speech and the First Amendment.
  • The ACLU of Florida and the Community Justice Project are representing O Cinema, arguing the mayor's actions are unconstitutional.
  • Despite the controversy, 'No Other Land,' a collaborative project by Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers, continues to succeed in U.S. independent theaters, grossing over $1.2 million.