‘Ali G’ Boycotts Over Sacha Baron Cohen’s Past Israel Support Blasted by ADL as ‘Ideological Litmus Test’
"No artist should be pressured, blacklisted or silenced over their Jewish identity," CEO Jonathan Greenblatt says The post ‘Ali G’ Boycotts Over Sacha Baron Cohen’s Past Israel Support Blasted by ADL as ‘Ideological Litmus Test’ appeared first on TheWrap .
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO, Jonathan Greenblatt, defended Sacha Baron Cohen against calls for a boycott of his upcoming film "Ali G: Who Iz I?" Greenblatt stated, "No artist should be pressured, blacklisted or silenced over their Jewish identity," on X. At a recent Hollywood Reporter profile, Cohen discussed the "orchestrated" social media campaigns targeting him due to his past support of Israel.
Cohen clarified he hasn't publicly commented on Israel's conflict in Gaza since 2023, but expressed concern that "this is a trend of Jews being portrayed in certain ways and trying to be silenced." Greenblatt emphasized his continued work with Cohen, saying, "In a world where lies spread faster than facts, that work matters more than ever."
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