CIAC Presents: Bearing Witness Through Documentary Filmmaking
| When: | March 23, 2025 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
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| Where: |
Jewish Federation of Cleveland 25701 Science Park Drive Beachwood, OH 44122 |
| Contact: | Debbie Yasinow at dyasinow@jewishcleveland.org ((216) 593-2900) |
| Summary: | with Nim Shapira, filmmaker |
Event Details
Description
Join filmmaker Nim Shapira as he discusses the role of documentary filmmaking in capturing history as it is being made and bearing witness to seminal events in real time. Cathy Stamler, CIAC advisory committee member, will moderate the conversation.
Shapira’s film “TORN”* delves into the controversy surrounding the 'KIDNAPPED' poster campaign, a grassroots effort to raise awareness about the 240 hostages taken by Hamas, created by Dede Bandaid and Nitzan Mintz. These posters quickly became polarizing symbols, sparking intense clashes between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine activists. The film explores the motivations behind activists putting up and tearing down the posters, unraveling the complexities of this intense 'paper arm' proxy war, fought thousands of miles from the actual conflict.
“CIAC Presents” is an initiative that will support Israeli artists during this time of limited opportunities. It will allow artists to discuss and share their work, strengthening the connection between Israeli artists and the Cleveland community during times of crisis.
An optional screening of the film “TORN” is at 10:30 am.
The final open house and curator talk for “ART + ACTIVISM” follows from 1 - 3 pm
Light lunch will be served
(kosher dietary laws observed)
NIM SHAPIRA is a creative director and a multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of storytelling, innovative technology, and commercial entertainment. HIs innovative works were featured at TED, Tribeca Film Festival, SIGGRAPH, Slamdance, Cannes’ Marche Du Film and more.
* “TORN” screening opportunities:
Sunday, March 16 at 3 pm
Maltz Museum
2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood
Thursday, March 20 at 7 pm
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
40 River Street, Chagrin Falls
Sunday, March 23 at 10:30 am
Jewish Federation of Cleveland
25701 Science Park Drive, Beachwood
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Jewish Federation of Cleveland
25701 Science Park Drive
Beachwood, OH 44122
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