USC film student sparks fury with abhorrent display on campus
A University of Southern California film student has sparked controversy with a permitted student production that featured a Nazi flag on campus. The film, titled 'Tension,' aims to address racial tensions and is part of a graduate-level class focused on social change. While university officials confirmed the shoot was approved, there is disagreement within campus security about awareness of the permit.
- ▪A USC film student's production featuring a Nazi flag on campus sparked public outrage.
- ▪The film 'Tension' was permitted by the School of Cinematic Arts and intended to provoke dialogue on racial issues.
- ▪USC's Department of Public Safety said it was notified due to the sensitive nature of the shoot, but an assistant chief claimed no knowledge of the permit.
- ▪The film follows an Afro-Latino man navigating racial aggressions as part of a class requiring socially impactful storytelling.
- ▪Joshua Flores, the student director, stated the film's purpose is to create necessary and raw discussions about race.
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Metro USC film student sparks fury with abhorrent display on campus By Benjamin Brown Published May 3, 2026, 4:07 p.m. ET A student film featuring a Nazi flag on the University of Southern California’s campus is sparking outrage and raising questions about why a hate symbol is allowed to be used on school grounds. An anonymous social media post with the caption “only at USC” showed a student film crew holding the swastika flag in front of the campus bookstore last week, according to Annenberg Media. 3 A photo from anonymous social media post showed a USC student film crew holding a nazi flag on campus. Sidechat The prop is part of a permitted film production titled “Tension,” which examines rising racial tensions on campus, the outlet reported.
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