Reel Judaism - Torn

03 Jun @ 7:00 pm - 9:09 pm

Israeli filmmaker Nim Shapira delves into the Israel-Gaza conflict as it unfolds on the streets of New York City, away from the war zone but equally charged with tension. The film traces the intense debates ignited by the “Kidnapped from Israel” poster campaign, a grassroots effort to raise awareness on the plight of the 240 hostages taken by Hamas. These posters quickly become flashpoints for clashes between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups, offering a window into the personal and political dimensions of the conflict.

Featuring Q&A with Nim Shapira – the writer/ producer/ creator as well as Dede and Nitzim, the 2 Israeli artists that conceptualized the posters, and Alana Zeitchik, hostage family member featured.