Steven Spielberg says he is ‘increasingly alarmed’ by rise of antisemitism in impassioned speech

Steven Spielberg said “the echoes of history are unmistakable in our current climate” as he gave an impassioned speech urging the importance of stopping the rise of antisemitism and extremist views.

The legendary filmmaker appeared during a ceremony which honoured the USC Shoah Foundation, receiving the University of Southern California (USC) Medallion – its highest honour.

Spielberg founded the foundation, which gives Holocaust survivors and witnesses the opportunity to preserve their testimonies, in 1994 following the release of his Oscar-winning film Schindler’s List.

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” he told the audience.