Palestinian Filmmaker Bisan Owda Wins Emmy for Gaza War Documentary

The award for 'It’s Bisan From Gaza and I’m Still Alive' comes despite controversy over Owda's alleged ties to a U.S.-designated terrorist group.

Overview

Bisan Owda's documentary, 'It’s Bisan From Gaza and I’m Still Alive,' won the Outstanding Hard News Feature Storythe NewsNews and Documentary Emmys.
The film documents Owda's personal experiences and the impact of the Israel-Gaza war on civilians in Gaza.
Controversy arose over Owda's alleged past affiliation with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), which she denies.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) stood by the nomination, citing a lack of evidence for the allegations.
Over 150 entertainment industry professionals had called for the nomination to be revoked, but NATAS maintained the award based on journalistic merit.