Challenged the characterization
“the notion that he is antisemitic is overtly preposterous and the accusation itself a cynical and disgusting lie”
Lonergan rejected the antisemitism accusation against Ruffalo.
- Speaker
- Kenneth Lonergan
- Capacity
- Filmmaker and playwright
- Observed
- September 9, 2026
- Published here
- September 9, 2026
- Targets
- Paramount Skydance
- Classification rationale
- The letter unequivocally disputes the allegation while allowing disagreement with Ruffalo's political ideas.
Surrounding material
Full context
Before the quotation
His letter was dated August 28 and reported by TheWrap on August 31.
After the quotation
This records a defense against the accusation rather than agreement with every political claim Ruffalo has made.
Evidence
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Kenneth Lonergan defends Mark Ruffalo against antisemitism charges (opens in a new tab)
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