Steven Meiner introduced a resolution last week describing the Oscar-winning documentary as antisemitic, but he withdrew it during Wednesday's regular commission meeting after five of the six city commissioners said they opposed the proposal.

More than 750 filmmakers, including Miamians BARRY JENKINS and BILLY CORBEN, have sent an open letter to city commissioners condemning the plans, calling them an “offense to the people of Miami Beach, and Greater Miami as a whole, who deserve to have access to a diverse range of films and perspectives.”