SCENES FROM THE DIVIDE
The Jewish Fight Over Zohran Mamdani
Documentary Short | 32 min | Jewish Currents
Director | Producer | Cinematographer
In the lead-up to Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor of New York City, many of the city’s Jewish population found themselves at odds over the candidate’s positions on Palestine and Israel. By inviting viewers into the homes of New Yorkers on both sides of the campaign, director Alison Klayman reveals a fierce battle among American Jews over identity, history, and responsibility. SCENES FROM THE DIVIDE explores a community in generational upheaval.
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