Documentaries

Below is a curated list of documentaries that offer insightful perspectives on several key issues, illuminating complex topics and fostering a deeper understanding of their impact.

Israelism

The documentary Israelism follows two young American Jews, Simone and Eitan, who, raised to support Israel unquestioningly, experience a profound shift after witnessing Palestinian suffering. Joining a growing movement of young American Jews advocating for Palestinian freedom, they challenge traditional pro-Israel stances, revealing a generational divide within American Judaism. Featuring perspectives from prominent voices, the film, directed by Jewish filmmakers with similar backgrounds, explores how evolving Jewish views on Israel impact both the region and Jewish identity.

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When two young American Jews raised to unconditionally love Israel witness the brutal way Israel treats Palestinians, their lives take sharp left turns. They join a movement of young American Jews battling the old guard to redefine Judaism’s relationship with Israel, revealing a deepening generational divide over modern Jewish identity.

Israelism

Where Olive Trees Weep

Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice.

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Discover poignant stories from the occupied West Bank, shedding light on intergenerational pain and resilience. Watch the trailer!

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Tantura

Hundreds of Palestinian villages were depopulated in 1948. To Israelis, it was the War of Independence, to Palestinians it was 'Al Nakba' - the Catastrophe. Director Alon Schwarz revisits former Israeli soldiers as well as Palestinian residents in an effort to re-examine what happened in Tantura, the location of an alleged, Israeli-perpetrated massacre, and find out why 'Al Nakba' is still a taboo in Israeli society.

Tantura

Hundreds of Palestinian villages were depopulated in 1948. To Israelis, it was the War of Independence, to Palestinians it was ‘Al Nakba’ - the Catastrophe. Director Alon Schwarz revisits former Israeli soldiers as well as Palestinian residents in an effort to re-examine what happened in Tantura, the location of an alleged, Israeli-perpetrated massacre, and find out why ‘Al Nakba’ is still a taboo in Israeli society.

Journeyman Pictures

Inside Western media’s reporting on Gaza | The Listening Post

This film is about an alternative version of reality - the one told by major Western news organizations - and how it has provided cover for Israel's war on Gaza.

Israel’s Reel Extremism

An ‘extraordinary’ film on Israel examining viral social media posts from Gaza – including exclusive interviews with the Israeli soldiers behind them.

WATCH: ‘Israel’s Reel Extremism’ - A Startling New Documentary from Zeteo

An ‘extraordinary’ film on Israel examining viral social media posts from Gaza – including exclusive interviews with the Israeli soldiers behind them.

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Investigating war crimes in Gaza I Al Jazeera Investigations

This feature length investigation by Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit exposes Israeli war crimes in the Gaza Strip through the medium of photos and videos posted online by Israeli soldiers themselves during the year long conflict. The I-Unit has built up a database of thousands of videos, photos and social media posts. Where possible it has identified the posters and those who appear. The material reveals a range of illegal activities, from wanton destruction and looting to the demolition of entire neighborhoods and murder.