Superman Star David Corenswet Joins Growing Cultural Boycott of ‘Israeli’ Film Industry
Pal Plus – Entertainment News
Hollywood actor David Corenswet, known for his role in Superman, has joined a cultural boycott of the ‘Israeli’ film industry, becoming part of a growing movement of actors, directors, and film professionals refusing to collaborate with institutions they accuse of supporting “genocide and apartheid” against Palestinians.
Corenswet’s name appears on the list of over 5,000 signatories organized by Film Workers for Palestine, which includes prominent figures such as Olivia Colman, Mark Ruffalo, Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, Susan Sarandon, Carice Van Houten, Liam Cunningham, Joe Alwyn, Miriam Margolyes, and Ava DuVernay.
Commitments of the Boycott
Participants have pledged to avoid screenings, film festivals, and collaborations with ‘Israeli’ production companies and cinemas tied to the government. The initiative emphasizes that the boycott targets institutions, not individual artists, following guidance from Palestinian civil society.
Screenwriter David Farr, a supporter of the campaign, highlighted the historical significance of cultural boycotts:
“The cultural boycott was significant in South Africa. It will be significant this time.”
Global Context
The campaign draws direct inspiration from the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, using art and culture to exert international pressure. Over the past year, similar actions have emerged in the entertainment industry, including open letters from prominent actors and filmmakers condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza and calling for accountability.
Join the Movement
Readers who wish to support Palestinian rights and stand against apartheid are encouraged to sign the official petition organized by Film Workers for Palestine. Every signature helps amplify the voices calling for justice and strengthens the global cultural boycott.
