The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has apologized for not directly acknowledging the director of the award-winning documentary 'No Other Land' in a previous statement. The statement led to backlash from Hollywood, with over 700 voting members of the Academy signing a letter of rebuke. The letter highlighted the difficulty of winning an Oscar and the importance of defending filmmakers. The Academy released a new statement apologizing to the director and condemning violence and the suppression of free speech.