cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/12163934
Katie talks to Jewish American filmmakers Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen and Jewish American activist Simone Zimmerman as they discuss their controversial documentary “Israelism” about the way young Jews are rejecting zionism. In this clip they share why older Zionists are so scared of young Jewish activists who reject Israel.
Erin Axelman is a queer Jewish filmmaker based out of Massachusetts. They are the co-director and producer of “Israelism,” which is their directorial debut.
Sam Eilertsen is the co-director and director of photography of “Israelism.” They are the co-founder of Tikkun Olam Productions, and the director of the upcoming projects Generation Green New Deal and Vs Goliath.
Simone Zimmerman is a progressive Jewish activist originally from Los Angeles. She is a co-founder of IfNotNow, the former head of B’tselem US, and currently works with Diaspora Alliance on issues of antisemitism and Palestinian rights.
edit: fixed “Watch the full conversation with Erin, Sam, and Simone here:”
Watch the full conversation with Erin, Sam, and Simone here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvWzpjMhLAs
Katie talks to Palestinian journalist Said Arikat about his reporting on Palestine and how he manages to challenge the State Department at their daily press conferences without getting kicked out or not called on! But first Jewish American filmmakers Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen and Jewish American activist Simone Zimmerman discuss their controversial and frequently banned documentary “Israelism” about the way young Jews are rejecting zionism.
- 00:00 Intro
- 2:49 The trailer of the the film “Israelism”
- 5:17 How did “Israelism” come about?
- 11:09 The film has been “Cancelled”
- 14:50 The DANGERS of conflating Anti-Zionism with Antisemitism
- 24:00 How did Erin and Sam get such amazing interviews for their film?
- 26:24 Simone’s was FIRED from Bernie’s 2016 campaign
- 32:00 All the false Israel talking points
- 37:30 Said’s journey to becoming a journalist
- 39:03 Said’s family’s story
- 42:32 Said turns the heat on Matt Miller
- 1:00:59 Israel has ALWAYS blokes medical aid to Palestine
- 1:04:12 Said’s personal feelings about the issue
- 1:06:59 Deputy Mayor of Occupied Jerusalem tries to JUSTIFY murdering children
- 1:14:25 Said’s relationship with the journalists killed by Israel
- 1:21:56 Said comments on Netanyahu’s recent remarks on the ‘Peace Process’
- 1:26:10 The suffering of Palestinian families