Still from Children of Peace (2024), by Maayan Schwartz.
Still from Children of Peace (2024), by Maayan Schwartz.
Children of Peace
2:30 pm–4:00 pm
Directed by Maayan Schwartz (Israel, 2022, 58 min.). English, Hebrew, and Arabic with English subtitles. Boston premiere.
In the 1970s a group of dreamers in Israel embarked on a utopian experiment, giving birth to Neve Shalom—a village envisioned as a model of harmonious coexistence between Arabs and Jews. Despite their noble aspirations, this community was entangled in internal conflicts and beset by external challenges that tested their revolutionary vision. This groundbreaking documentary delves into the experiences of the children who came of age in this extraordinary setting. Now adults, they grapple with the harsh realities of political turmoil, war, and societal segregation. Through personal stories of those who were there, Children of Peace seeks to scrutinize whether Neve Shalom offered a genuine opportunity for real-world change or was ultimately nothing more than a social experiment.
Stay tuned after the screening for a Zoom conversation with director Maayan Schwartz.
Wheelchair accessible
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