Filmmaker Behind Banned Holocaust Movie Sues Facebook, Meta for $700M

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A month after Facebook banned his Holocaust film, a filmmaker is suing Meta for $700 million, alleging breach of contract, fraud and emotional distress. Joshua Newton further alleges that the company has “long been the subject of antisemitic practices.”

, Meta reversed that so-called final decision, which it said in a statement was “made in error.” But the Newtons’ suit claims that “Facebook has historically been known to allow hate-based speech, racist and antisemitic content to flood its platform notwithstanding its offensive, derogatory and dangerous nature.”

The lawsuit lays out Meta’s policies concerning hate speech, antisemitism, and Holocaust denial, quoting a 2020 policy that was updated to “prohibit any content that denies or distorts the Holocaust” and noting that “Even a cursory review of the film … reveals thatThe suit alleges that Facebook has “long been the subject of antisemitic practices,” and states, “Facebook’s decision to ban advertisements forwas rooted in its long-standing anti-Semitic policies and not its Community Standards...

Alexander also was affected by the ban. His music video for the film’s eponymous song, which he performs, also was prohibited as was any advertising or promotion of his artist’s page.Buzzfeed . “They also wiped out my following, which was over 1,000 followers. It is vital for myself and my business to have it. I violated nothing. It is bonkers. Unfortunately, when it comes to social media, these billionaires kind of run it and have their say, and they don’t care. They shut down pages in a heartbeat without rhyme or reason.” on his late father’s experiences. The film has endured a lengthy journey to the big screen.

 

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