Academy Apologizes for Ballal Attack

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Academy apologizes for muted response to Palestinian director’s assault

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Oscar-winning Palestinian Hamdan Ballal was beaten by Israeli settlers in his home village in the West Bank .

Hundreds of members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences condemned their failure to directly acknowledge an attack on Ballal .

Oscar winners Olivia Colman and Joaquin Phoenix were among those who signed a statement lambasting the executives.

“In his speech, Glazer asked how we can resist the dehumanization that has led to mass atrocities throughout history,” the second letter read. “For such a statement to be taken as an affront only underscores its urgency.” Glazer was one of the Academy members who signed this week ’s letter in support of Ballal , joining prominent signatories including Natasha Lyonne , Ava DuVernay and Tony Kushner . Claire Parker contributed to this report..