Thanks for sharing, Risa. I share your goal of combating hatred. Alas, I fear that this movie does not advance it.
*Where Olive Trees Weep* is a monologue by Ashira Darwish, an Arab journalist who studies trauma, an entirely valid topic. The trauma of Arabs in the West Bank & Gaza is important, whether suffered under occupation of Egypt, Jordan, Israel, or Hamas, just as the trauma of Jews is important, whether it stems from organized armies or terrorist acts. However, Ashira Darwish uses her experiences to demonize Jews, not to find common ground. In this movie, she claims that because European Jews experienced the Holocaust, all Jews (even those from North Africa or other parts of the Middle East, who did not experience the Holocaust) have "become like Nazis" and "think like Hitler," which is an ugly and cruel Holocaust inversion. In truth, Israel is the only pluralistic society in the region, where Jews, Arabs, Muslims, Christians, and Druze live side-by-side. >From there, she blames all conflicts in the Middle East on Jews alone, presenting a highly simplistic view of an extraordinarily complex situation. She closes by excusing all violence against Jews, including suicide bombings. I hope you'll reconsider screening this movie, as I don't believe that it aligns with your organization's stated goals of peace, inclusion, and combating hatred. ᐧ On Tue, Jan 7, 2025 at 10:59 AM Risa Lavelle <risalavell...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi All, > In the spirit of sharing opportunities to learn more about Palestinian > history and the complexities of its lasting effects of this issue on the > world today, I'm sharing this event coming up this Thursday. > > The event is sponsored by Lexington for Palestine. > Below is more information from Lexington for Palestine. > > We are delighted to invite you to a special screening of *Where Olive > Trees Weep*, a powerful film that explores the history and ongoing impact > of Palestine on global society. The event will be held at *The Venue > Theater*, and we would love for you to join us in this important > conversation. Reserve a spot here! > <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/where-olive-trees-weep-tickets-1106473334529> > > *Event Details:* > 📅 *Date:* 1/9 > 🕒 *Time:* 7pm > > At Lexington for Palestine, our mission is to promote peace, inclusivity, > and unity within our community, regardless of race, faith, or background. > > We believe that one of the best ways to combat hate in all forms is by > coming together to learn and have respectful, meaningful conversations. We > hope this event sparks curiosity, promotes understanding, and inspires a > path forward built on acceptance, kindness, and solidarity. > > We look forward to seeing you there! > > Warmly, > Lexington for Palestine > [image: Where Olive Trees Weep.png] > > -- > Follow us on Instagram @lexingtonforpalestine > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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