Gibson showed Pontius Pilate - who was eventually removed as Governor because of his cruelty - as being "conflicted". this goes against what we know about the historical Pilate. He contrasts this with the "Jooooos" who want to crucify Jesus. The majority of Jews were not involved in the Crucifixion. Also, the High Priest et al. were appointed by the Romans. They did not take one step without Roman approval. The Romans won the war, they got to write the history.