Asif Kapadia's dismissal as Grierson patron sparks outrage, as top Muslim TV figures plan boycott of prestigious documentary awards.
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Asif Kapadia, the Oscar-winning director of 'Amy' and 'Senna', was unceremoniously removed as patron of the Grierson Awards, Britain's top documentary honors.
Leading Muslim industry figures, including prominent producers and executives, are organizing a widespread boycott of the Grierson Awards ceremony in protest of Kapadia's treatment.