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Disturbing the Peace

17 September 2017 | 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Centre for Contemporary Arts
350 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow, G2 3JD United Kingdom
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£5.50 – £6.50

Film Synopsis: Disturbing the Peace

Director: Stephen Apkon & Andrew Young | Countries of production: Israel, Palestine, United States | Year: 2016 | Length: 87 min
Language: English with English subtitles | Age: 12+ years

A carefully measured, compelling portrait of ex-enemy combatants coming together to embrace and advocate for a peaceful resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Trapped in a never-ending cycle of violence, these ex-IDF soldiers and ex-PLO fighters found the courage to move beyond entrenched hatred and distrust to set up “Combatants for Peace” – an organisation that gives voice to a growing desire among many Palestinians and Israelis to re-claim a space for civic engagement, rooted in dialogue.

At a time of increasing polarisation, this is one of the bravest, most powerful examples of ordinary citizens reaching out to one another across seemingly insurmountable barriers. It offers a clear-eyed, courageous message of hope in a context that has for too long been devoid of any.

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Beyond the Screen

Join us after the film for inspiring conversations and opportunities for creative, effective personal action. We are delighted to be welcoming one of the film’s directors, Stephen Apkon, alongside Valerie Brown (Christian Aid).

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