Two leading Jewish groups gave a thumbs-down to Mel Gibson’s new movie about Jesus’ death. Officials of the Anti-Defamation League and American Jewish Committee who saw the film at separate screenings said it echoed centuries-old charges that the Jews were behind the crucifixion.
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