Protest Greets NAZA Screening at New York Film Festival
Israeli-American Council protests outside Lincoln Center screening of Venice jury prize winner NAZA, as October 7 survivor Rom El-Hai speaks.
A protest organized by the Israeli-American Council greeted the New York Film Festival screening of NAZA at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, with more than 50 demonstrators gathering outside during the film.
The IAC described NAZA as anti-Israel, saying it makes serious allegations about IDF conduct in Gaza while ignoring contradictory findings. Mobile LED trucks projected footage from October 7 and portraits of those killed.
Rom El-Hai, a survivor of the October 7 attack on the Nova music festival, spoke at the protest.
NAZA won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival and is set to release in more than 50 territories before streaming for free on The Guardian's website, according to Variety.
The screening coincided with Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday, which prompted a walkout of delegates. Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside the United Nations building, resulting in roughly 100 arrests, including Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon.
Quick answers
What is NAZA?
NAZA is a film that won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival and is set to release in more than 50 territories before streaming for free on The Guardian's website.
Why did the Israeli-American Council protest NAZA?
The IAC described NAZA as anti-Israel and said it makes serious allegations about IDF conduct in Gaza while ignoring contradictory findings.
Who spoke at the NAZA protest?
Rom El-Hai, a survivor of the October 7 attack on the Nova music festival, spoke at the protest.