1,500 anti-Semitic incidents were reported in the United States in 2007, yet many were minor, such as offensive comments on websites.
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1,500 anti-Semitic incidents were reported in the United States in 2007, yet many were minor, such as offensive comments on websites.
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Israeli filmmaker Yoav Shamir interviews Abraham Foxman, head of the Anti-Defamation League, and critic Norman Finkelstein as he investigates antisemitism and its political implications. The film follows Israeli high school students on a trip to Auschwitz and other Holocaust sites. Shamir questions whether accusations of antisemitism are sometimes exaggerated to silence criticism of Israel. He also highlights a 2007 ADL report claiming 1,500 antisemitic incidents in the U.S., which he finds includes minor offenses.
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Why Watch
- Meet Abraham Foxman of the Anti-Defamation League
- See Israeli students tour Auschwitz
- Find out about the ADL's 2007 antisemitism report
Did You Know
- In 2007, the ADL reported 1,500 antisemitic incidents in the U.S.
- Yoav Shamir decided to make this film after being accused of antisemitism.
- The film won Best Documentary Feature at the 2009 Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
- Shamir found more sensitivity to antisemitism among secular Jews than religious ones.
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Who directed the documentary Defamation?
Defamation was directed by Israeli filmmaker Yoav Shamir.
What major award did Defamation win?
Defamation won Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2009 Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
What organization is a major focus of the film?
A major focus of the film is the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
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