Susan Sarandon Claims Professional Loss Over Pro Palestinian Activism
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- The Times of Israel
- The Jerusalem Post
- CNN Brasil
- Al Jazeera
- The Guardian
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Oscar winning actor Susan Sarandon stated on Sunday at the Venice Film Festival that she continues to lose movie roles due to her outspoken support for Palestinians. While promoting her latest film, The Echo Chamber, the 79 year old actor said that certain agencies and major studios continue to shun her because of her activism. Sarandon noted that while she feels welcome internationally, she believes a power structure within the industry is preventing her from landing jobs. She also remarked that public narrative has shifted regarding the historical relevance of Palestine and the amount of financial support the United States provides to Israel.
Sarandon was dropped by her long term talent agency, UTA, in 2023. This followed remarks she made at pro Palestinian rallies shortly after the Hamas attack on Israel. The event at the Venice Film Festival also coincided with activists calling for the festival to raise the Palestinian flag. Artistic Director Alberto Barbera stated this was impossible because Italy does not formally recognize the state of Palestine, though he noted that several films at the event depict the struggle of ordinary Palestinians.
Reporting on the event varied by political lean. Center left sources focused on the professional consequences of her activism and her claims of a shifting public narrative. Center right sources framed her as an anti Zionist actor and highlighted her comments regarding Zionists in their headlines. Center sources provided a neutral account of her statements and the surrounding context of the festival.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- Focused on the professional repercussions Sarandon faces and the broader shift in public opinion.
- Centre
- Provided a neutral account of the actor's claims and the festival context.
- Centre-right
- Framed the actor as anti Zionist and emphasized her criticism of Zionists in the headlines.
Sources
- Centre-left Al Jazeera: Susan Sarandon says she still loses film roles over support for Palestine
- Centre CNN Brasil: Susan Sarandon says she still loses movie roles for support of Palestinians
- Centre-left The Guardian: Susan Sarandon says she is losing movie roles because of her support for Palestine
- Centre-right The Jerusalem Post: Anti-Zionist actor Susan Sarandon claims she's losing roles over support for Palestine
- Centre The Times of Israel: Blaming ‘Zionists,’ Susan Sarandon says she’s still losing film roles over Gaza stance
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