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Halperin told TheWrap on Wednesday that, while preparing the film, he spoke to a number of leaders who branded Waters an anti-Semite. The petition was launched as No.1 NY Times Bestselling Author and award-winning filmmaker Ian Halperin prepares to release his Roger Waters documentary “Wish You Weren’t Here,” scheduled for release this summer. “As Waters begins his tour to promote his latest album … it is time that the those who wish to defend human rights and democratic principles, take a stand and not remain silent in the face of brazen anti-Semitism,” the group continued.Īlso Read: Roger Waters Targeted With Boycott by German Jewish Group (Report) On its website, the group rails against Waters’ “malicious and intensive campaign against Israel and the Jewish people.” Waters has an extensive history of espousing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, speaking about the ‘extraordinary’ power of the ‘Jewish lobby’ and going so far as to compare Israeli treatment of the Palestinians to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany.” “In 2013, Waters appeared on stage in a Nazi-like uniform, with a pig-shaped balloon emblazoned with a Star of David and symbols of dictatorial regimes. “He has lobbied countless artists to refuse to perform in Israel, while publicly criticizing others for doing so,” the petition continues. Tickets are now available for purchase via his website.Also Read: Adam Sandler Blasts Roger Waters Over Israel Stance Waters’ 2020 summer tour begins with a show in Pittsburgh, PA on July 8th. It is unusual that Major League Baseball would engage in geopolitical issues, but also strange that it would support the promotion of the tour considering none of the scheduled performances are set to take place at any baseball stadiums, Rolling Stone points out. Waters also has been criticized in the past for his use of the Star of David during performances, although he has claimed the intention was never to offend anyone.
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MLB said initially they would handle the conundrum internally, but eventually confirmed to B’nai B’rith, “There are no plans to schedule any more ads on the MLB platforms.”Īs the Associated Press points out, Waters has used his platform as a globally-recognized rock star in the past to support the boycott, divestment, sanctions movement known as “BDS” that presents itself as a nonviolent campaign for Palestinian rights and has not endorsed a specific solution to the conflict with Israel. Related: Roger Waters Adds New Dates To 2020 ‘This Is Not A Drill’ North American Tour “B’nai Brith is saddened and outraged that baseball – the sport of Jackie Robinson, Hank Greenberg, Sandy Koufax, and Roberto Clemente – would use its online resources to publicize an individual with an alarming history of anti-Semitic hatred,” the letter read.
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The running of the concert ads on MLB properties apparently upset B’nai B’rith to the point where they actually penned MLB commissioner Rob Manfred a letter expressing their frustration. Major League Baseball has decided to no longer run promo ads for Roger Waters‘ 2020 This Is Not A Drill Tour, the sports organization confirmed over the weekend.Īccording to reports, Waters’ upcoming tour which is being promoted by AEG Live, had been running ads on MLB’s platforms, which drew the attention of Jewish advocacy groups like B’nai B’rith, which doesn’t approve of Waters’ past opinions on peoples of the Jewish faith and Israel.