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Susan Sarandon says Palestine support continues to cost her film roles

The actor says her public support for Palestine is still affecting her career, though no specific roles or productions have been identified.

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Adrian Cole
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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source
Susan Sarandon sits on a panel between two men at a Venice event.
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Actor Susan Sarandon says she continues to lose film roles because of her public support for Palestine.

Sarandon’s account, reported by Al Jazeera Global News, points to an ongoing impact on her work rather than a single dispute or production.

The supplied material does not identify the roles, productions or employers involved. It also provides no independent confirmation that particular opportunities were lost because of Sarandon’s views.

Her claim concerns the reported consequences of political expression within the film industry, but does not establish that all of her career setbacks have been linked to her position on Palestine.

Sarandon has previously spoken publicly in support of Palestine, according to the source material. No further details about the timing or circumstances of the alleged decisions were provided.

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