Susan Sarandon Says She’s Had “Movies Taken Away” Over Her Support of Palestine

Susan Sarandon has stated that her public support for Palestine has resulted in her being blacklisted in some parts of the film industry. According to TheWrap, she has lost professional opportunities due to her politics, with some agencies advising against hiring her. Sarandon mentioned that she has had "movies taken away" recently because of her stance.

The actress made these comments at a Venice Film Festival press conference promoting her new film "The Echo Chamber". She noted that while there has been a shift in public opinion regarding US support for Israel, there are still strong pro-Zionist sentiments within the film industry. IndieWire reported that Sarandon said there are "still very strongly held positions within my industry that are held by Zionists and who have not relaxed their feelings towards me".

Sarandon expressed gratitude to the director of "The Echo Chamber", Andrea Pallaoro, for working with her despite the potential backlash. She also highlighted the change in public opinion, citing the large amount of financial support the US provides to Israel as a key factor in this shift. Variety and TheWrap both reported that Sarandon said she has had movies taken away recently due to her outspoken support of Palestine.

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