Miami Beach Mayor Seeks Eviction of Theater Over Palestinian Documentary Screening

The mayor claims the Oscar-winning film 'No Other Land' promotes antisemitism, sparking debates over free speech and censorship.

Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner has proposed evicting O Cinema from its city-owned space and cutting its funding after it screened the documentary 'No Other Land.'
The film, which depicts Palestinian displacement in the West Bank, has been criticized by Meiner as antisemitic and inconsistent with Miami Beach's values.
O Cinema initially canceled the screening under pressure but later reversed its decision, citing the importance of free speech and its mission to showcase diverse narratives.
Critics, including a Miami Beach city commissioner, warn that Meiner's actions could lead to costly legal battles, while others support his stance against the film.
The controversy unfolds as the film faces criticism from both pro-Israel advocates and the BDS movement, which accuses it of 'normalization' for its collaboration between Israeli and Palestinian creators.