“How To Make a Revolution” – Documentary Play Examines Israeli Military Court System
Perhaps the top takeaway was Amro’s statement, “American Jews can make a difference.” He added, “I depend on your support. We all have a dream.”
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New Documentaries Explore Censorship and Suppression of History in Israel
The documentaries by these two filmmakers have the explicit goal of questioning the legacy histories put into play by the Israeli government and hasbara proponents. Following in the footsteps of the Israeli New Historians, directors Karnit Mandel and Assaf Banitt have endeavored to show the Israeli public the realities of “nation-building.”
Mino Lora: Governing Through a Social Justice Lens
The political landscape has changed dramatically in New York since Trump was elected. Many voters realized that they had not only become complacent but asleep at the switch.
“Mayor” – A View from Ramallah
Ramallah, a historically Christian city, serves as the seat of the Palestinian government. It is at the epicenter of Palestinian commerce and culture. It is also ringed by Israeli settlements.
Climate Strike in NYC Sends Powerful Message
Greta Thunberg noted that when power brokers come to the United Nations, “The eyes of the world will be on them.”
“Nelly” — New Film Looks at Life and Work of Canadian Writer
Arcan was both appreciated and reviled. She was a finalist for the revered French literary awards, the Prix Médicis and the Prix Fémina. Perhaps the public couldn’t forgive her for living the life that she wrote about.
Blake Morris: The Man Who Could Take Down Simcha Felder
Morris is challenging local fixture Simcha Felder — who has run as an unopposed Democrat since 2014. Felder managed the interesting feat of being on the Democratic, Republican, and Conservative lines in 2016.
Post Hurricane Harvey: Interview with Dr. Robert Bullard
A majority (9 of 16) of the Texas Superfund sites flooded by Hurricane Harvey are in low-income neighborhoods or communities of color. In order to be just, Harvey recovery plans will need to address these legacy environmental disparities.
P.S. Jerusalem: Danae Elon Returns Home
Danae Elon’s new documentary, “P.S. Jerusalem,” offers a bird’s-eye view of a society at war externally and internally. It is a three-year visual diary. Danae records her move from Brooklyn, New York back to the city of her childhood, Jerusalem.
Moving Forward with Grassroots Activism
The biggest take away from this deadly election cycle is that grassroots action is the key to the success of any movement or ideology.
