No Other Distribution: How Film Industry Economics and Politics Are Suppressing Docs Sympathetic to Palestine and Critical of Israel

Journalist Anthony Kaufman explores the difficulties in distributing Palestine-focused documentaries despite proven audience interest. Major distributors hesitate to engage with politically sensitive films, while smaller companies lack the resources for widespread promotion. No Other Land exemplifies this struggle, selling out 14 straight screenings at Lincoln Center without securing U.S. distribution. Streaming platforms are reluctant to showcase politically sensitive content, with Netflix recently removing 19 films from its “Palestinian Stories” collection. The issue extends beyond the U.S., with similar distribution challenges reported in European markets, particularly France, Germany, and the U.K.