Film About Israeli Lawyer Who Advocates For Terrorists Gets Double Emmy Nod

JEWISH WEBSITE | By Yair Altman | July 29, 2021

“The State of Israel should not sponsor its detractors,” says NGO Im Tirtzu about the documentary “Advocate.” Photo: Israeli attorney Lea Tsemel at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court on March 4, 2021. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90.

A controversial Israeli documentary about an Israeli attorney who represents terrorists received a double Emmy nomination on Wednesday.

“Advocate,” from directors Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe Bellaiche, follows Israeli self-described “human-rights lawyer” Lea Tsemel as she navigates the Israeli judicial system in defense of Palestinian security prisoners, including terrorists indicted for the murder of Jews.

“Advocate” premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, and went on to win top prizes at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, Krakow Film Festival, Hong Kong International Film Festival and the Docaviv Festival.

The nomination angered the families of terror victims, and 106 bereaved families appealed to Culture and Sports Minister Hili Tropper to disqualify its candidacy. He refused, and the film won.

Upon learning that “Advocate” snagged Emmy nominations, right-wing NGO Im Tirtzu released a statement saying, “The State of Israel should not sponsor its detractors. Truth be told, we’re fed up with this farce. [This is] another Israeli-funded film that is all about self-hatred and the glorification of terrorist sympathizers. Culture Minister Hili Tropper—you have the opportunity to do something about it and stop funding this despicable trend.”

This report first appeared in Israel Hayom.

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