"During its performance of " Swastika Eyes," the band displayed a short film that combines footage of the devastation of Gaza with pictures of political figures-including the U.S. and Israeli presidents, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu-with their eyes replaced by animations of the entwined symbols. The Roundhouse said it did not know the film would be shown and was "appalled that antisemitic imagery was displayed.""
"Primal Scream said on Instagram today that "the film is a piece of art" that is "meant to provoke debate, not hate." The Scottish group added that the film "clearly draws from history to question where the actions of current world governments sit in that context," concluding, "In a free, pluralistic and liberal society freedom of expression is a right which we choose to exercise." The film in question concludes with the words, "Our government is complicit in genocide.""
London Roundhouse apologized after a Primal Scream concert displayed a graphic entwining a Star of David with a swastika. During the performance of 'Swastika Eyes' a short film combined footage of Gaza's devastation with images of political figures, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, their eyes animated with the entwined symbols. The Roundhouse said it did not know the film would be shown and called the imagery appalling. Primal Scream defended the film as art meant to provoke debate and invoked freedom of expression. The film ends with 'Our government is complicit in genocide.' The Community Security Trust reported the band to police, saying the imagery implies Jews are Nazis and risks encouraging hatred.
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