Documentary Film “Can You Hear Me?

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Can You Hear Me? Israeli and Palestinian Women Fight for Peace

A documentary screening with the filmmaker Lilly Rivlin will be presented on Sunday, March 9, 2pm at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture 53 Prospect Park West at 2nd St.

Find out more: Read or hear a podcast interview of the filmmaker, Lilly Rivlin, by going to hipslopemama.blogspot.com

“The film revolves around the relationship between Leah Shakdiel, an Orthodox Jew, and Palestinian Maha Abu Dayyeh, activists who are convinced that women’s efforts can lead the way to peace, and who are committed to dialogue, despite its difficulties. Leah Shakdiel emerges as the center of the film. Her passionate commitment to mobilizing women on both sides of he divide breaks the stereotype of Orthodox women. Her powerful presence, highlighted by a straightforward, unassuming style, makes for a compelling film.” — BARBARA EPSTEIN, UC, SANTA BARBARA
“This is a film for all those who want peace in the world and who believe that peace is possible. I viewed this film with two Pakistani rural women. They had no idea that Palestinian and Israeli women actually met. As they saw the humanity of women striving for peace together, it brought them to tears.”–SAMEENA NAZIR, FOUNDER OF RURAL WOMEN UNITED

By Katie | 02/21/2008 7:02 PM