Overview

• The proposal to terminate O Cinema's lease and funding was introduced after the theater screened 'No Other Land,' an Oscar-winning documentary about Palestinian displacement in the West Bank.
• Mayor Steven Meiner described the film as antisemitic and a public safety threat but faced significant backlash from legal experts, filmmakers, and advocacy groups.
• Five out of six Miami Beach city commissioners opposed the resolution, prompting Meiner to withdraw the plan during a City Commission meeting on March 19, 2025.
• The controversy has drawn international attention, with over 600 filmmakers signing an open letter criticizing the move as a violation of free speech and the First Amendment.
• O Cinema continues to screen the film to sold-out audiences, reaffirming its commitment to showcasing diverse and thought-provoking content.