The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has faced backlash for its lack of support for Palestinian Oscar winner Hamdan Ballal, who was assaulted following his film's success. An open letter from nearly 700 members calls for justice.
In a shocking incident, Hamdan Ballal, co-director of Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land,' was assaulted by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Eyewitnesses report severe violence and military involvement.
