Overview

• Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner has proposed ending O Cinema's lease and cutting $40,000 in city funding after it screened the Palestinian documentary 'No Other Land.'
• The film, which won the Oscar for Best Documentary, explores Palestinian displacement in the West Bank and was directed by a team of Palestinians and Israelis.
• Critics, including Meiner, argue the film promotes antisemitic rhetoric, while supporters, including the ACLU, say the mayor's actions violate constitutional free speech protections.
• O Cinema initially canceled the screenings but reversed its decision, emphasizing a commitment to showcasing diverse perspectives without taking political sides.
• The Miami Beach City Commission is expected to vote on Meiner's proposal next week, while the theater's screenings of the film remain sold out.