The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued an apology for its initial dismissal of support towards Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, who was attacked and arrested by Israeli settlers and officials. Despite winning an Oscar for his film "No Other Land", the Academy's initial statement didn't mention him, prompting backlash from the public. An updated response explicitly recognized Ballal and condemned the violence against artists, emphasizing the need for the Academy to better support those impacted by such injustices.
The Academy's initial statement did not include Ballal's name or film title, reflecting a tendency to address issues more generally rather than personalize support for specific artists.
Kramer and Yang's updated statement apologized for not acknowledging Ballal directly, affirming that the Academy condemns violence against artists and seeks to support them.
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