Peggy Siegal said panel did not want American director Steve McQueen to win . Her allegations were revealed in hacked emails from Sony . She said they believed it would paint their country in a bad light . The group were also concerned because of the film 's dark message .
Peggy Siegal said panel did not want British director Steve McQueen to win . Her allegations were revealed in hacked emails from Sony . She said they believed it would paint their country in a bad light . The group were also concerned because of the film 's dark message .