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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2026 DOC NYC WINTER SELECTS, February 24th 7pm @ IFC Center SOLD OUT
2026 SFFILM, Saturday May 2nd 7pm @ JCC of San Francisco DIRECTOR IN PERSON FOR Q&A
2026 HOT DOCS (Toronto), Sunday May 3rd 4:30pm @ TIFF Lightbox 4
2026 JFILM PITTSBURGH, Sunday May 3rd 12pm
2026 JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL BERLIN BRANDENBURG, May 6th 19:30, May 7th 17:00 & May 10th 17:30
2026 JxJ DC JEWISH FILM x MUSIC, May 14th 7:30pm & May 17th 2pm
NYC THEATRICAL RUN MARCH 17-24th @ IFC CENTER! All Q&As sold out!
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