Selma Blair Announces ‘Hineni’ Documentary on Antisemitism After Comment Fallout
Selma Blair has announced Hineni, a documentary about antisemitism. She revealed the project at the ADL State of the Arts Reception in New York, more than two years after apologizing for Islamophobic comments.
Selma Blair has announced Hineni (“Here I Am”), a documentary about antisemitism. The actress introduced the project Thursday at the ADL State of the Arts Reception in New York City.
Blair said the film will address what she could not say two years ago, when she first apologized for Islamophobic comments.
Blair explains the film’s purpose
The actress said the fallout left her feeling “erased” and that she chose to respond by making a film. She described Hineni as a documentary about antisemitism intended not only for the people attending the reception.
Blair also said geopolitical issues that people do not want to discuss have become intertwined with the subject. She did not provide further production details or a release date.
What we know
- Selma Blair has announced Hineni, a documentary about antisemitism.
- She revealed the project at the ADL State of the Arts Reception in New York City.
- The announcement came more than two years after Blair apologized for Islamophobic comments.
- Blair said the film will address what she did not say at the time.
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