[3] The Occupation of the American Mind sought to show how Israeli attacks on Palestinians provoked widespread protests around the world, while the United States remained steadfast in its support for Israel despite the crimes committed.

interviewed in the documentary, any criticism of Israel is labeled as antisemitic, and only self-hating Jews do not approve of apartheid and the occupation of Palestinian land.

According to the film, a CNN/ORC poll conducted in 2014 found that 40 percent of Americans believed that Israel was using excessive force against the people of Gaza.

[3] One resident wrote Mayor Kate Stewart, "I strongly believe that this film is not in keeping with the spirit or criteria for 'We are Takoma'/Takoma Park Arts.

Specifically, the Takoma Park Arts website states: 'Screenings feature documentaries on a wide range of topics, providing filmmakers with feedback from the audience on work in progress.

[2] Benjamin F. Kramer, a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, condemned the city's sponsorship of the film, saying: "What is next on the agenda ... Should we reflect on 1933 Germany for just a little guidance?

... Perhaps soon you will require your Jewish business owners to place Stars of David on their storefronts so that later it will be easier to identify them and smash their windows, or perhaps just a government promoted synagogue burning or two ... after all, it’s just the Jews."

[3] Ron Halber, the executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, who preferred not to participate in the screening, said, "We have a city that has decided to spend taxpayer dollars on a discredited film that is anti-Semitic in nature.