Movie buzz: Julian Schnabel controversy

WHO Julian Schnabel

THE MOVIE "Miral"

THE DEAL The Montauk filmmaker's latest has drawn condemnation from the American Jewish Committee for its "blatantly one-sided" depiction of Arab-Israeli tensions, prompting a fierce response from Harvey Weinstein, its distributor. Weinstein told The Hollywood Reporter the film was a "pathway to peace" and noted that he and Schnabel are both Jewish-Americans. "The people who don't want you to see the movie for political reasons are crazy or wrong," he said. The film is scheduled for release March 25.

THE MOVIE "Vidal Sassoon: The Movie"

THE DEAL Writer-director Craig Teper will appear in person at a screening of his documentary about the hairdresser whose architectural coifs made him a rock star in the fashion world and ultimately a household name. Sassoon's friend and protégé Christopher Pluck will also appear. The film plays as part of this season's Furman Film Series.

INFO Thursday night at 7:30 at Clearview Squire Cinemas, 115 Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck. Tickets are $20. 516-829-2570; greatneckarts.org.