No Other Land to be self-released on US platforms after ‘unethical’ Mubi deal rejected

US streaming platforms set to host Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land' following Mubi deal rejection over funding ties to Israeli military. The film, which documents the displacement of Palestinians from their homes in Masafer Yatta by Israeli forces, won a major award at the Oscars and grossed $2.5m at US box office cinemas.

The Palestinian-Israeli collective behind the documentary rejected a proposed distribution deal with Mubi, citing controversy surrounding its ties to Sequoia Capital, an investment firm linked to the Israeli military. The filmmakers claim that their film's portrayal of Israeli occupation and oppression was not aligned with what big US streamers wanted to promote.

"We're glad we could self-release in US cinemas but this isn't a victory for Palestinian voices," said co-director Basel Adra. "It shows the reality of Israeli occupation and oppression against Palestinians – but that truth apparently didn't fit the narrative that big US streamers wanted to promote."

Co-director Yuval Abraham added: "In addition to being unethical, it made no sense to us that they would take our film showing Israel's oppression of Palestinians, and then also partner with a company contributing to that oppression."

The documentary will become available for streaming at home in the US next week. The filmmakers have announced that all proceeds from the sale will be donated directly to Palestinian communities in Masafer Yatta.

Mubi faced criticism earlier this year after securing $100m in funding from Sequoia Capital, with some prominent film-makers calling on the platform to cut ties with the firm. In response, Mubi stated that it took its community's feedback seriously and remained committed to remaining an independent founder-led company.

The controversy surrounding Mubi's funding ties highlights concerns about the role of Israel-linked companies in shaping the global narrative around Palestinian issues. The recent Gaza ceasefire agreement follows a period of heightened violence resulting in the deaths of approximately 66,000 Palestinians.

With no other US streaming platforms willing to host 'No Other Land', its availability on popular streaming services will provide a critical platform for Palestinian voices to be heard by a wider audience.

omg I just got back from the most amazing road trip to the Pacific Northwest and man, the scenery was insane! we stopped at this tiny town in Oregon and had the best huckleberry pie of my life it was like a taste explosion in my mouth. anyway, back to this documentary thing... I don't know why Mubi couldn't just distance themselves from Sequoia Capital's ties to the Israeli military, but I guess it's all about making money and not taking a stand, right? it's like, can't we all just get along and support Palestinian communities instead of profiting off their struggles?

I just saw that my favorite coffee shop is now selling a new cold brew flavor and I'm low-key obsessed it's like, who needs the Oscars when you have good coffee?! But seriously, this whole situation with Mubi and Sequoia Capital makes me think about how our platforms and companies shape the narrative around important issues. Like, what other stories are being left untold or suppressed because of funding ties or whatever? It's wild to see how some big names are willing to take a stand on sensitive topics... but also kinda shady that Mubi didn't cut ties with Sequoia earlier

OMG, this is so messed up ! I mean, can you believe that Mubi turned down hosting the Oscar-winning doc 'No Other Land' due to funding ties to Israeli military? It's like, come on, isn't that what streaming platforms are supposed to promote? Diversity and representation, right?

And now it's going live on other US streaming platforms next week. I'm so hyped for this! The fact that the filmmakers are donating all proceeds to Palestinian communities in Masafer Yatta is amazing too. We need more content like this, you know? It's time for a change.

I'm not surprised, though. The film industry has always been a bit... complicated when it comes to politics and social issues. But this is just ridiculous. I mean, who do they think they're serving with that funding from Sequoia Capital?

can't believe how quick the big streaming platforms are to jump on board with anything that's got "award-winning" plastered all over it , but when it comes to actually supporting marginalized communities or standing up for human rights, they're happy to leave that on the table. sounds like the real winners here are those Sequoia Capital donors who get to bank off their military ties . and don't even get me started on the irony of the filmmakers having to self-release in US cinemas because none of the platforms were willing to touch it with a ten foot pole . at least they're donating all proceeds to Palestinian communities, that's more than I can say for some streaming services' altruistic PR stunts

I'm tellin' ya, this is like, totally fishy. Mubi gets funding from Sequoia Capital and suddenly they're all about supporting Palestinian filmmakers? It's like they're tryin' to curry favor with the right crowd. And now that they're not gettin' a cut of the 'No Other Land' deal, it's all good, right? I mean, what's the real reason Mubi decided to drop out? Was it just coincidence or is there more to it than meets the eye? Maybe this is a case of the big players tryin' to silence certain narratives and influence how people think about complex issues. And now 'No Other Land' gets to shine without any drama... but at what cost, really?

I'm kinda thinking this is actually a bad thing... like, how can we trust these big streaming platforms not to just use the film as some kind of PR stunt? They're basically making money off the back of a documentary that's really trying to expose some harsh truths about Israel-Palestine relations. And on top of that, they're gonna donate all the proceeds... but is it really enough to make up for the fact that their own funding ties are sketchy? I mean, what if Mubi's just doing this because they want to look cool and progressive? It doesn't feel like a genuine solution to me.

I think this is like, super cool that 'No Other Land' is finally gonna be available on streams in the States! I mean, it's crazy how much backlash Mubi got over their funding ties to Sequoia Capital, but now we get to see a doc about Palestinian displacement and occupation on some major platforms. It's also awesome that all proceeds from sales will go directly to Palestinian communities in Masafer Yatta - like, that's the ultimate way to support the cause! And I'm hyped that it's gonna give a platform for Palestinian voices to be heard by more people. I feel like we're getting closer to having a more nuanced conversation about these super important issues...

ugh this is getting crazy - another documentary gets blocked due to funding ties to Israeli military can't believe major US streamers are so spineless when it comes to telling the truth about Palestine meanwhile 66k ppl lost their lives in Gaza and we're still talking about film deals

I'm kinda bummed that Mubi wouldn't take on 'No Other Land' , you know? The film's message is so important and it's about time someone bigger steps up to show more Palestinian stories ️. It feels like the mainstream media just glosses over this stuff and only talks about the Israeli perspective . I'm glad the filmmakers are taking control of their own distribution and donating all the proceeds from streaming to help those affected by the occupation

omg this is so frustrating ... i mean imagine having your story told and then the people who are supposed to amplify it just gonna water it down cuz of some shady funding deals ... its like, we get that US streamers wanna make a profit but cant they at least pretend to care about the real issues here?

anyway i guess its good news that the filmmakers can self-release and keep all the profits for the communities affected ... thats what matters most here. maybe this is an opportunity for other platforms to step up and do better

I don’t usually comment but I think it’s pretty wild that Mubi got a major backing from Sequia Capital and then the filmmakers had to opt out because of the Israeli military ties ...like, can you imagine if this film was just some random blockbuster and everyone was all about it? wouldn't be surprising if it got the Oscar treatment too . This whole thing feels like a classic case of the powerful trying to control what gets told and shown...now that 'No Other Land' is gonna be on streaming platforms, I hope people actually watch it and not just scroll past because of the controversy surrounding it

can't believe mubi had to turn down that documentary deal lol, they should've stuck with their values, now it's gonna be available on other platforms and i'm hoping they make some real change the fact that big streamers are all about profit over justice is sad, but this film shows us what we're up against let's support our own and keep making waves for Palestinian rights

I'm kinda salty about this one... If Mubi was gonna get all the flak for funding ties to Israeli military, then shouldn't they at least have had the guts to host the doc themselves? It's not like it's some hidden gem or a super niche film . 'No Other Land' won an Oscar and raked in some serious cash at the box office – you'd think that'd be enough for a major streaming platform to get on board .

And honestly, I don't blame the filmmakers for self-releasing and donating all the proceeds to Palestinian communities... it's not like they're getting a fair shake from the big streaming platforms . This whole thing just reeks of corporate apathy and a willingness to pander to whatever narrative's most popular .

I'm stoked, though, that 'No Other Land' is finally gonna be available for streaming next week – it's about time we got some real representation on our screens . Fingers crossed that this doc can spark some meaningful conversations and shed some light on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

I think it's crazy that Mubi got rejected over their funding ties to the Israeli military and now 'No Other Land' is going straight to US streaming platforms instead This documentary is so important in bringing attention to the struggles of Palestinians, but it feels like there are still some major players in the industry being super slow on speaking out against human rights abuses By not taking a stand earlier, Mubi missed an opportunity to promote change and now 'No Other Land' has to carry that message alone