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Miami Beach Mayor Battles O Cinema Over Free Speech

3/13/2025

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Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner is pushing to end O Cinema's lease after the theater showcased the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," which he condemned as antisemitic. O Cinema, standing firm on its dedication to free speech, continued screenings despite the mayor's objections, igniting a firestorm of controversy and looming legal battles.

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Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner is pushing to end O Cinema's lease after the theater showcased the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," which he condemned as antisemitic. O Cinema, standing firm on its dedication to free speech, continued screenings despite the mayor's objections, igniting a firestorm of controversy and looming legal battles.