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Palestinian Film Rejected as Oscar Candidate

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences refuses to accept the Palestinian entry Divine Intervention in the Best Foreign Film category, saying Palestine is not a nation. Critics say it shows a pro-Israel stance in Hollywood. But the Academy's rules confuse many. David D'Arcy reports.

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