Bethlehem Billboard:
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Israeli veterans who served in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank, Palestinian fighters who grew up under occupation, trained in Jordan, fought and were imprisoned, courageously face their enemies alone and (they hope) unarmed. With help from the owner of an American billboard company, (Bruce Barrett, director/producer) The Combatants For Peace bring children from both sides, to hand paint a giant “peace mural” in the West Bank of Palestine. Calling them “true heroes,” Barrett guides us through the conflict as experienced by the fighters, weaving facts, images, and personal reflections with the engaging visual talisman of a hundred children and peace warriors from opposite sides hand painting their message of peace and justice for all. The 48-foot billboard returns to the United States to visit a mosque, a synagogue, and a church, before being displayed on a busy American highwa "I watched this shedding tears both of sadness and of hope... it captures the human spirit to rise above tragedy." Rabbi Herbert Brockman, Ph.D., D.D. Congregation Mishkan Israel, Hamden CT. "A must see...The Billboard From Bethlehem is the story of a real battle, launched by the combatants, who, knowing the price of war, have opted for peace instead." Dr. Anat Biletzki, Chairperson of the Board, B'Tselem, 2001-2006 ..::SCREENING NOTICE::.. The screening must be free of charge where possible however a maximum charge of $5 USD (or equivalent local currency) is permissible where the cost of venue hire has been incurred. ..::OPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY::.. It is permissible to raise money for your screening through any of the following means: - Purchasing DVD copies of The Billboard From Bethlehem at wholesale prices and selling them at the event - Holding a raffle or fundraiser for your group or organization or - Asking for donations after the screening. From the filmmaker: Official website | Trailer | Buy the DVD | Hosting materials Tags: documentary, israel, peace, middle east, Palestine, combatants for peace, billboard No screenings of Bethlehem Billboard are currently scheduled. Host one yourself!
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