Academy Museum exhibit under fire for antisemitism

After igniting controversy over its portrayal of Hollywood's Jewish pioneers, an exhibit at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will be changed, the museum announced Monday.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment June 12, 2024 Why an Academy Museum exhibit came under fire for antisemitism: 'It felt like a cheap shot' After igniting controversy over its portrayal of Hollywood's Jewish pioneers, an exhibit at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will be changed, the museum announced Monday. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'Clipped' shows why the team kept playing even after Donald Sterling's tape went public The actors, showrunner and writer of Episode 3 of "Clipped" discuss the scene where the team debates whether to boycott a playoff game in protest of Donald Sterling and his racist comments. SHARE       READ MORE Is California's film and TV tax credit in danger? Unions say so Unions are alleging the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act on the 2024 ballot could threaten California's film and TV tax credit. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Jake Gyllenhaal leads 'Presumed Innocent,' a stretched-out courtroom drama "Presumed Innocent," premiering Wednesday on Apple TV+, is a semi-erotic legal thriller adapted from Scott Turrow's novel, with David E. Kelley as showrunner and Jake Gyllenhaal as star. SHARE       READ MORE Paramount Global sale collapses after Shari Redstone pulls support for David Ellison deal Redstone, Paramount Global's controlling shareholder, had long preferred the proposed deal to hand control of the company to Ellison, a process that has taken at least six months. But other bidders for her family's shares have emerged. SHARE       READ MORE It's hard not to read a book on Bruce Willis' legacy as a valediction of sorts, though it's also a celebration There's something very sad about referring to Bruce Willis in the past tense, or the arrival of a book that serves as a career retrospective. SHARE       READ MORE Behind the stunning job losses in Hollywood: 'The audience has moved on' After strikes by actors and writers last year, Los Angeles' entertainment economy is struggling to stage a comeback as production activity, employment and box office revenue are down. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW