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Hollywood Promised Increased Inclusion. Jews Say They Were Left Out.
CNN One Thing
Mar 10, 2024
Despite efforts from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to increase diversity, many groups still feel more could be done. In January, hundreds of Hollywood figures urged the Academy to include Jews in its representation and inclusion standards, saying the omission “erases Jewish peoplehood and perpetuates myths of Jewish whiteness.” In this episode, we examine the history of antisemitism in Hollywood and whether diversity initiatives are making a meaningful impact beyond the Oscars.
Guest: Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Entertainment Correspondent