Ken Loach: On the Record

Filmmaker Ken Loach directed proceeds from an Israeli film release to Palestinian causes.

On the record

• July 18, 2017 — In a Guardian letter pledged that proceeds from Israeli distribution of “I, Daniel Blake” would “go to grassroots Palestinian organisations fighting oppression.” [Times of Israel]

The context

His producer said the Israeli sale had been made inadvertently by a junior staffer against instructions. We include that context.

Where Galil stands

Our opinion: Even the money from an Israeli release had to be routed away from Israel on principle. We don’t stand with it.

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