What happens when enemy combatants—raised
to hate and harm one another—lay down their
weapons and say, “Enough?” This question lies
at the heart of a transformative documentary
about former elite Israeli and Palestinian soldiers
who unite under a common banner to protest
the bloodshed that has traumatized both
of their countries. Directors Steve Apkon and
Andrew Young use gripping footage spanning
multiple decades to poignantly illustrate the suffering
and loss both sides have endured. This
footage takes on deeper meaning when the filmmakers
interview the members of Combatants
for Peace, a group of former soldiers who advocate
for healing and life-saving love. As both
Israelis and Palestinians share the deeply moving
experiences that opened their eyes to the
humanity of the opposing side, the film’s soaring
spirit will make you believe—as they do—that
reconciliation is possible, one day.
In Person: Director
Steve Apkon; Israeli and Palestinian
ex-combatants.
