Dropped from the cast of Scream 7: Melissa Barrera joins Gaza protest at Sundance Film Festival
Mexican actress Melissa Barrera, who was removed from the cast of the 7th film in the Scream series after her posts in support of Palestine were deemed antisemitic, participated in a pro-Gaza demonstration held during the opening ceremony of the 40th Sundance Film Festival.
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Famous actress Melissa Barrera joined a pro-Gaza demonstration at the Sundance Film Festival, which is considered one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world.
Barrera was seen joining the group and standing behind a banner demanding that no space be given to Zionism on the festival's platform.
'SILENCE IS NOT AN OPTION FOR ME'
Barrera stated, "I will continue to speak out for those who need it most and continue to advocate for peace and safety, for human rights and freedom. Silence is not an option for me."
'DESERVES FREEDOM'
Emphasizing that she condemns antisemitism and Islamophobia, Barrera had previously stated, "Every person on this earth, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or socio-economic status, deserves equal human rights, dignity and, of course, freedom."