Filmmakers protest uncritical view of Tel Aviv at Toronto film festival

Filmmakers protest uncritical view of Tel Aviv at Toronto film festival
Several Canadian filmmakers plan to withdraw their movies from next month's Toronto International Film Festival to protest a weeklong cinematic homage to Tel Aviv. They claim that the screenings will show Israel in a positive light instead of creating a critical forum in which to discuss the occupation. The Tel Aviv-centric week launches the Toronto Festival's new City to City event and is intended to celebrate Tel Aviv's centennial. Full Story Here.... [See also Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Culural Boycott of Israel website here]