About this project
Israel vs. Israel is an
award-winning documentary about Jewish peace activists who face skepticism and
criticism from their fellow Israeli citizens. A Rabbi, a soldier, a grandmother
and an anarchist - four very different Israelis who share a common goal: to
achieve peace in the Middle East and end the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian Territories.
Undeterred, they promote a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in order to improve the lives of Palestinians and their fellow countrymen alike. Using in depth interviews and dynamic footage to narrate their inspiring stories, Israel vs. Israel provides a unique perspective on the struggle to find a peaceful solution to this conflict. Israeli peace activists deserve the world’s attention as they work for peace and an end to the conflict.
These are highly volatile times in the Middle East, as history is being rewritten in front of our eyes. Popular uprisings are spreading throughout the Arab world.
This film highlights Israelis’ struggle for peace. Israel vs. Israel informs and educates people about the situation in the West Bank. The film contains unique footage and interviews from leading activists in Jerusalem. Israel vs. Israel is an international success, and it has managed to bring together people from all sides that believe in peace, justice and co-existence.
We want to screen Israel vs. Israel to as many people as possible. We start our main US screening tour in the middle of January. The film will be screened in theaters, libraries and universities throughout the country. Your support will make a difference as we work to show the film to as many people as possible.
US policy is a major force in dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. At the same time, Americans don’t have a clear picture of the conflict. We want to change that, by bringing the film to as many places as possible in the US.
The funds raised will be used to:
- · Help arrange for venues to screen documentary
- · Cover travel expenses of the director so he attend screenings and answer questions
- · Publicize screenings of the film
- · Prepare materials that support the screenings (flyers, posters, etc.)
Thank you for your support.
Terje Carlsson
Director Israel vs. Israel
Reviews of the film:
- The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle – “a powerful documentary that will stir up discussion and debate.”
- The Brunswickan – “…the passionate struggles of the four activists depicted by Carlsson are as moving as they are startling.
- Art Threat – “ISRAEL VS. ISRAEL is one of the most important documentaries I have seen in the growing arsenal of cinematic testimonies to the oppression of the Palestinian people”
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Receive a sincere THANK YOU on our website and the Facebook page. You will receive credit as a supporter of the "Israel vs Israel" US Tour on the film's official website and the Facebook page. This reward will make a huge impact on the distribution of the film.
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You will receive a DVD of the film “Israel vs Israel” which also includes extended interviews and special features. You will also receive a THANK YOU on our website and the Facebook page. You will receive credit as a supporter of the "Israel vs Israel" US Tour on the film's official website and the Facebook page.
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You will receive a SIGNED CD of the musical score of the documentary PLUS all the rewards that are included with the $25 Dollar Pledge. This acclaimed score is original music written by Terje Carlsson. It is only available through this premium.
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You will receive a POSTER of the film signed by filmmaker Terje Carlsson. In addition, you will receive all the rewards that are included with the $50 reward.
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COMMUNITY SCREENING PACKAGE. Screen the film for your community, organization, associates and/or classmates in order to educate and raise awareness of the important issues raised by the documentary. You will receive a signed poster, a PR kit and 8 DVDs of the film This reward gives you the Public Performance Rights for one screening that you can charge admission to if you so choose. You can also give or sell the DVDs to screening attendees, or they can be used to raise funds for your organization. You can help make a difference by letting your community learn about these important issues. This reward does not include the cost of your screening.
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COMMUNITY SCREENING PACKAGE WITH DIRECTOR INTERVIEW. This reward includes all the premiums of the $250 reward plus it includes a Skype interview with filmmaker Terje Carlsson after your screening. Show the film for your group and ask the director anything you want via Skype. You can discuss current developments in Israel and Palestine, journalism in the Middle east, documentary film making and more. This reward to subject to the Terje Carlsson's availability and it doesn't include the cost of the screening or setting up Skype at your event.
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COMMUNITY SCREENING PACKAGE WITH DIRECTOR IN ATTENDANCE. He will meet with you either just before or right after your screening. This reward includes all the premiums of the $250 rewards. Screen the film for your group and attendees can ask the director their questions in person. You can discuss current developments in Israel and Palestine, journalism in the Middle East, documentary film making in Jerusalem and more. This reward to subject to Terje Carlsson's availability and it doesn't include the cost of the screening or Mr. Carlsson's travel and accommodations.
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FILMMAKER TERJE CARLSSON TAKES YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ON A TRIP TO THE WEST BANK. Terje will meet you in Jerusalem and arrange for a private screening of the documentary for you and up to three of your friends. He will then take all of you on a tour of the West Bank. Terje will introduce you to several peace activists, and take you to the West Bank to see locations from the film. This reward does not include your accommodations or travel to Jerusalem. It is also subject to the filmmaker's availability and security status of the West Bank. The filmmaker is not responsible for anything that could happen during the trip.
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Filmmaker Mr Terje Carlsson is a freelance journalist based for many years in Jerusalem. He works often for Swedish National Radio and Television.
In 2008, his first feature documentary "Welcome to Hebron" was released. The film won several awards at festivals all over the world including the Med Film Festival in Marseille. TV-broadcasters from more than 10 countries all over the world acquired the broadcasting rights.
His second documentary "Israel vs Israel" was released in January 2011. This is his second feature documentary about the Middle East.
So far, the film has won several awards at different festivals.
