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DESCRIPTION:Demand Cancellation of October 8 and Denounce Its Harmful Lies\n\n\nWe call 
 on Landmark Theaters, the Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival, Temple Beth El 
 (TBE), and the City of Santa Cruz to cancel the film October 8 and reject 
 its false claims. The film falsely alleges that global movements for 
 Palestinian rights are controlled by Islamist groups and smears student 
 protesters against Israel’s genocide as "terrorists" driven by 
 antisemitism rather than compassion.\n\n\nThis rhetoric is dangerous. The 
 Trump administration is already weaponizing it to target activists—like 
 Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil, arrested by ICE on March 8 despite having 
 a valid green card. ICE Director Tom Homan labeled him a "national security 
 threat" solely for his pro-Palestinian activism. \n\n\nThe response to our 
 concerns has been unacceptable:\n\nLandmark Theaters refused to cancel the 
 screening, citing its lease with the city.\n\nTemple Beth El escalated fear 
 by adding bag searches and private security, implying Palestinian rights 
 advocates—including Jews—are a threat.\n\nThe far-right "Jewish 
 Community Educational Forum" (within TBE) organized this screening and 
 similar events. We demand TBE cut ties with this group.\n\nAs Santa Cruz 
 Jews for a Free Palestine, we affirm: Anti-Zionism is not antisemitism. We 
 reject Zionism and the right-wing lie that solidarity with Palestinians is 
 terrorism. Our Jewish history must never justify oppression.\n\nA new 
 documentary, The Encampments, takes viewers inside America’s student 
 uprising with incredible intimacy and urgency: 
 www.watermelonpictures.com/films/the-encampments\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/04/01/18875119.php
SUMMARY:Protest "October 8" film (denounce its harmful lies)
LOCATION:Del Mar Theater, 1124 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/04/01/18875119.php
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