Past Events
Past Events
The Israel-Palestine Committee is pleased to continue our film discussion series this winter. We will use the same process as in the past: We ask that you watch the films on your own prior to attending the sessions. The discussions will be facilitated by members of the Israel/Palestine Committee and will use the film as the basis for an exploration of the complex and often emotional issues it raises. As appropriate, we might bring up current events in Israel/Palestine.
We have previously hosted discussions of both documentaries and live action, most recently, this past spring, we discussed three documentaries. This winter we will discuss three feature-length, award winning, human interest dramas about life in contemporary Israel. Our focus is an exploration of the impact of the occupation of the West Bank by Israel, both on Jewish Israelis and on Arabs/Palestinians.
Our first feature, “The Other Son” is both a heartbreaking and heartwarming ‘switched at birth’ story. It will provide an opportunity to discuss, among other things, the question of “Who is a Jew?”. The second story we’ll be discussing is “Out in the Dark” – a gay love story between a Palestinian student and a Jewish Israeli lawyer. Their relationship is complicated by visa issues and the pressures of Israeli Secret Service. The third feature, “The Attack”, tells the story of a highly respected Arab surgeon in Tel Aviv – and what happens when the proverbial s*%t hits the fan after his wife is suspected of participating in a terrorist act.
All three of these films are available for streaming via Kanopy (public library streaming service) and Amazon Prime.
All the discussions will take place through Zoom to maximize participation. They will take place on Sunday evenings at 7 pm PST in a Havurah Zoom room.
The dates for the discussions are:
Sunday, December 11th, 2022 - 7 pm - "The Other Son"
Film Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65Xk7_Jk0TA
Zoom Room: Bet
Sunday, January 22nd, 2023 – 7 pm - "Out in the Dark"
Film Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0p-Jj7Djc0
Zoom Room: Bet
Sunday, February 26, 2023 – 7 pm – "Ahed's Knee"
Film Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxPWZeaT9Mk
Zoom Room: Bet