Paramount condemned the Film Workers for Palestine pledge to boycott Israeli film festivals, cinemas, broadcasters and production companies in a Friday statement exclusively obtained by TheWrap.
“At Paramount, we believe in the power of storytelling to connect and inspire people, promote mutual understanding and preserve the moments, ideas and events that shape the world we share. This is our creative mission,” the statement read.
“We do not agree with recent efforts to boycott Israeli filmmakers,” it continued. “Silencing individual creative artists based on their nationality does not promote better understanding or advance the cause of peace. The global entertainment industry should be encouraging artists to tell their stories and share…
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