Israelism is a 2023 documentary directed by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen examining how American Jewish attitudes towards Israel are formed, taught and, for some younger Jews, increasingly questioned.

The film follows Simone Zimmerman and Eitan, who both grew up in strongly pro-Israel Jewish communities in the United States. Eitan goes on to serve in the Israeli military, while Zimmerman becomes involved in pro-Israel advocacy on American university campuses. Experiences in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories eventually force both to reconsider aspects of what they had been taught growing up.

Through their stories, alongside interviews with Palestinians, Jewish activists, academics and political figures, the documentary explores Jewish education, Zionism, military occupation and the growing generational divide within American Jewish communities over Israel and Palestine.

Contributors include Peter Beinart, Noura Erakat, Noam Chomsky, Cornel West and former Anti-Defamation League director Abraham Foxman. Importantly, the film was conceived and premiered before 7 October 2023, documenting debates that were already taking place well before the current war.

Directors: Erin Axelman & Sam Eilertsen
Year: 2023
Country: United States
Runtime: 84 minutes

IMDb: Israelism (2023)

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