Democracy Now!
With Amy Goodman
"A protest at the Toronto International Film Festival has taken center stage after a group of artists and writers signed a letter of protest against the festival’s decision to spotlight the city of Tel Aviv. Activists say the TIFF spotlight plays into Israel’s attempt to improve its global image in the wake of the assault on the Gaza Strip and the ongoing occupation of Palestinian land. Over 1,500 people have signed the letter—called “The Toronto Declaration: No Celebration of Occupation”—including Jane Fonda, Viggo Mortensen, Danny Glover and Harry Belanfonte. We speak with journalist and author, Naomi Klein, who helped draft the letter........"
With Amy Goodman
"A protest at the Toronto International Film Festival has taken center stage after a group of artists and writers signed a letter of protest against the festival’s decision to spotlight the city of Tel Aviv. Activists say the TIFF spotlight plays into Israel’s attempt to improve its global image in the wake of the assault on the Gaza Strip and the ongoing occupation of Palestinian land. Over 1,500 people have signed the letter—called “The Toronto Declaration: No Celebration of Occupation”—including Jane Fonda, Viggo Mortensen, Danny Glover and Harry Belanfonte. We speak with journalist and author, Naomi Klein, who helped draft the letter........"
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