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'Israelism' documentary focuses on young Jews' change of heart
Samel, David
http://mondoweiss.net/2023/06/israelism-documentary-focuses-on-young-jews-change-of-heart/Date Written: 2023-06-18 Publisher: Mondoweiss Year Published: 2023 Resource Type: Film Cx Number: CX25248 A new documentary unpacks the confluence of Judaism and pro-Israel fervor in the American Jewish community and the young Jews who are coming to reject it. Abstract: - Excerpt: The growing disenchantment and disaffection with Israel among young American Jews has long been evident. This development is the subject of a new documentary, Israelism, directed by Eric Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, which had sold-out premieres in New York and LA this past week. The documentary explores the awakening of two 30-ish Jewish Americans, both thoroughly steeped in pro-Israel propaganda throughout their childhoods, to the harsh realities of the Israeli Occupation. Simone Zimmerman, co-founder of IfNotNow and “Eitan” (who withheld his last name) recount their personal journeys from enthusiastic supporters of Israel to pro-Palestinian activism. Subject Headings |