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Posted By simmons on March 27, 2018

A group of Hasidic Jews cheered as one of their group covered up a screen showing 'Music and Lyrics' onboard a flight.

The bizarre video appears to show the group, in traditional dress, arguing with a man who does not appear to be Jewish, on board a flight.

One large screen is showing the 2007 Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore film 'Music and Lyrics', but it seems the group were not pleased with the film choice.

After a back-and-forth with one other passenger, one of the group steps forward and uses a black cloth to cover the screen, and is met with cheers of support.

At the end, blankets can be seen hanging from the ceiling, indicating other screens have been covered through the cabin.

The video, shot on a mobile phone, emerged through The Yeshiva World , but there is speculation about whether it was a private jet or a commercial flight.

It isn't clear where the flight was going from or to, or when the video was taken. One person suggested it had been chartered privately to take the group on a pilgrimage, but one person in the clip doesn't appear to be a Hasidic Jew .

The clip has sparked a debate online, with some taking the side of the Jewish group but others angry that they chose to cover up the screen without considering if someone wanted to watch the film.

Many have just agreed that no one would want to watch Music and Lyrics.

One person asked: "I dont think there is anything wrong with what they did. It very clearly seems to be a chartered flight, and as long as it isnt affecting other potential viewers, why shouldnt they be able to cover it?"

Another said: "I support the religious freedom of people up and until it infringes on the freedom of others."

On Facebook, one questioned: "Was the movie that bad? They obviously covered it half way through."

One person simply said: "I wish someone would cover my screen when I fly."

Some strict followers of Judaism will choose not to watch films, because it is seen as a waste of several hours, and because of the risk of unsuitable content.

Music and Lyrics is a 2007 film with Hugh Grant and Ms Barrymore, which received mixed reviews, and has 6.5 out of 10 on IMDB.

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