Shunned” delves into a community about which very little is known or spoken of. The film will tell the story of three LGBTQ Arab Palestinians who have chosen to be who they are despite living in a society that refuses to accept them and shuns their true identity. The internal struggle of the LGBTQ Palestinian community is constant and often overshadowed by the Israeli Palestinian conflict. “Shunned” exposes the complexity and daily struggles of various Gay and Lesbian Palestinians within their families. The film explores the inner battles, fight for their parent’s love, acceptance, legitimacy and over coming of prejudices, while having the Palestinian/Israeli conflict serve as the background.
On the eve of Israel's 60th birthday, Canadian/Israeli filmmaker Igal Hecht travels from one end of Israel to the other for a period of six months asking Israeli's one simple questions. "What does the Israeli flag mean to you?" In this comedic heart felt documentary, Hecht explores the crisis of identity that many in Israel are now facing and offers an insight into what the future holds for the Nation of Israel.
Director/Producer: Igal Hecht
Camera: Lior Cohen
Additional Camera: Oded Zur & Igal Hecht
Editors: Ben Goloff & Igal Hecht
Trailer Music: "Yesh Lanu Baeet"
by - Hamesiach ForZion http://www.myspace.com/HAMESIACH
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