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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Apologizes Over Controversial Juror

2/26/2026

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The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival apologized and announced a review after the Israeli consulate withdrew support over anti-Zionist juror Anwar Karim.
Karim's social media content included antisemitic themes.
The festival acknowledged juror-selection shortcomings but said the juror could not be removed before the festival, which runs until March 15.
It stressed its commitment to combating antisemitism amid broader tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival apologized and announced a review after the Israeli consulate withdrew support over anti-Zionist juror Anwar Karim.
Karim's social media content included antisemitic themes.
The festival acknowledged juror-selection shortcomings but said the juror could not be removed before the festival, which runs until March 15.
It stressed its commitment to combating antisemitism amid broader tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict.