I just finished watching Encounter Point-- a documentary film following a diverse sample of Palestinians and Israelis who have chosen to promote a nonviolent end to the conflict and confront hatred in their own communities. Featured individuals include bereaved Israelis and Palestinians who lost children and siblings to snipers, suicide bombers, soldiers; a former Israeli settler in Gaza; a Palestinian ex-prisoner. It is an honest and moving piece that presents a broad range of viewpoints from across the cultural and political spectrum. The featured characters of the piece, Palestinians and Israelis, are inspiring in their commitment to mutual understanding and cooperation, and their pursuit of a nonviolent end to this complicated conflict despite personal tragedy and resistance in their native communities.
This film was premiered at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival, and has won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2006 SF International Film Festival, the 2006 Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Rencontres Film Festival in Montreal, the Best Musical Score Award at the Bend Film Festival and the 2006 Spirit of Freedom Award at the Bahamas Film Festival.
Watch this film.
www.encounterpoint.com
www.justvision.org
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