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Lawler Slams Film Center for Antisemitism Documentary Snub

3/31/2025

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Congressman Mike Lawler has called out the Jacob Burns Film Center for its decision to not screen "October 8," a documentary addressing antisemitism in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel. He raised concerns over the center's hiring of Eric Hynes, known for his anti-Israel stance, igniting a heated debate about bias and the rising tensions surrounding antisemitism on U.S. campuses.

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Congressman Mike Lawler has called out the Jacob Burns Film Center for its decision to not screen "October 8," a documentary addressing antisemitism in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel. He raised concerns over the center's hiring of Eric Hynes, known for his anti-Israel stance, igniting a heated debate about bias and the rising tensions surrounding antisemitism on U.S. campuses.