Changes Made to Oscar Museum Exhibit
Terms such as “tyrant”, “oppressor”, “womanizer”, “predator”, “offensive”, “racial oppression”, “nepotism” and “prejudice” have been removed from a permanent Oscar Museum exhibit about Hollywood’s Jewish origins following protests over its anti-Semitic use.
Opened last month, the exhibit titled “Hollywoodland: The Jewish Founders and the Making of a Motion Picture Capital” tells the story of how the small city of Los Angeles became the epicenter of the film industry.
Academy Museum Faces Criticism
According to specialized press, the Academy Museum faced criticism for highlighting the defects of several studio founders with anti-Semitic terms in the exhibit. This led to an open letter of “extreme disappointment” and “frustration” signed by 300 prominent Hollywood Jews, including actor David Schwimmer.
Changes Promised by Academy Museum
The Academy Museum promised changes “immediately” in a statement to “tell these important stories without using phrases that may unintentionally reinforce stereotypes. According to The Wrap, descriptions have been altered and references removed in the exhibit to address the concerns raised.
FAQ
Q: Why were terms like “tyrant” and “oppressor” removed from the exhibit?
A: The terms were removed following protests over their anti-Semitic connotations.
Q: Who criticized the exhibition at the Academy Museum?
A: 300 prominent Hollywood Jews, including actor David Schwimmer, expressed disappointment and frustration with the exhibit.