James Schamus
James Schamus is a prominent academic and filmmaker, known for his role as a professor at Columbia University where he has contributed significantly to the fields of film studies and cultural criticism. As a co-founder of Focus Features, he has produced and written several critically acclaimed films. Recently, he made headlines for participating in a protest advocating for the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist detained by ICE, expressing concerns over the implications of governmental actions on free speech and the rights of individuals involved in political discourse.
Born on Sep 09, 1959 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,662 | $1,700,000 | 745$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 16,662 | $1,700,000 | 745$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
James Schamus co-wrote the screenplay for the remake of The Wedding Banquet.
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United States:
James Schamus co-wrote 'The Wedding Banquet', which follows a gay Korean man.
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Costa Rica:
James Schamus is a Jewish professor at Columbia who criticizes Trump's fight against antisemitism as a smokescreen.
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Nicaragua:
James Schamus is a Jewish professor at Columbia who criticizes Trump's fight against antisemitism as a smokescreen.
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France:
James Schamus is a Jewish professor at Columbia who criticizes Donald Trump's use of anti-Semitism as a smokescreen.
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Liechtenstein:
James Schamus is a Jewish professor at Columbia University who supports the protests for Mahmoud Khalil's release.
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Brazil:
James Schamus describes himself as a 'Jewish professor' at Columbia University advocating for the release of Mahmoud Khalil.
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