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Movie Goers, Claiming That Mary Was a Palestinian, Vow To Boycott Netflix’s New Historical Drama Starring Israeli Actress as Virgin Mary

The criticism has historians rolling their eyes, given that Mary, according to all historical records, was an observant Jew.

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Protesters are angry Netflix chose a Jewish woman to play the Virgin Mary in an upcoming biblical film about the mother of Jesus Christ, titled “Mary.” Via Netflix
NOVI ZHUKOVSKY
NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

Anti-Israel protesters are vowing to boycott Netflix’s upcoming biblical film about the mother of Jesus Christ, titled “Mary,” after the network chose an Israeli actress to play the part of the iconic matriarch. 

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NOVI ZHUKOVSKY
NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

Ms. Zhukovsky studied economics and government at Dartmouth College.

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