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Israelism is a 2023 documentary film that explores the relationship between American Jews and Israel, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
What it’s about
The film follows two young American Jews, Simone and Eitan, who are raised to support Israel unconditionally. After witnessing Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, they join a movement to redefine Judaism’s relationship with Israel. The film also includes interviews with academics and political activists.
What it explores
How the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has created a generational divide in the American Jewish community
The role of American Jewish institutions in educating about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The influence of the narrative that young American Jews are fed, which erases the existence of Palestinians
The consequences of Israel becoming the cornerstone of American Judaism
Who made it
Israelism was directed by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen. Axelman is a queer Jewish filmmaker based in Somerville, MA.
