Tony Kushner supports Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar speech. Glazer spoke about the Israel-Hamas conflict during his acceptance speech. Kushner defended the statement, calling it unimpeachable and agreed with its sentiments on not using Jewish history to justify dehumanizing others.
The speech has received praise on social media but also faced backlash, including from over 1,000 Jewish creatives. Kushner, a renowned screenwriter and playwright, echoes Glazer’s stance and emphasizes that Jewish suffering should not be used to justify violence against others.
Kushner has been nominated for four Academy Awards and often integrates his Jewish identity into his work. He has previously spoken out about issues relating to Israel and Palestine. The discussion took place on the “Haaretz Podcast,” which covers a range of topics including Israel, the Middle East, Jewish politics, and culture.
