Selma Blair Directs Documentary on Antisemitism and Jewish Identity
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- Selma Blair is directing a documentary about antisemitism titled "Hineni."
- The film will explore antisemitism's connection to geopolitics.
- Part of the documentary will be filmed in Israel.
- Blair aims to include dissenting opinions in the film.
- The Anti-Defamation League is supporting the project.
- The film's title, "Hineni," means "Here I Am."
American actress Selma Blair is working on a documentary film titled "Hineni" (Here I Am), which will explore the issue of antisemitism. She announced the project at an Anti-Defamation League (ADL) event held at the Jewish Museum in New York. Blair stated that while her previous film focused on her body, this new project will focus on "my people."
The documentary will delve into antisemitism and its connections to geopolitics. Part of the filming will take place in Israel to illustrate why the land holds significant meaning for Jewish people, as Blair put it, "why this land is not an abstraction for us."
Blair intends to include conversations with individuals who disagree with her views, ensuring these differing perspectives remain in the final cut. "You cannot change someone's mind by only talking to those who already agree with you," she explained.
The ADL will provide research and consulting support for the film's production. The announcement coincided with the launch of the ADL's new State of the Arts program, which addresses the situation of Jewish and Israeli cultural figures in the United States.
During her speech, Blair asserted, "Antisemitism must stop. Not be managed. Not be explained. Not be weighed against anything else. Stop." She concluded by affirming, "I am Jewish. I am still here. Here I am."
