Israelism follows Simone Zimmerman and Eitan, two American Jews raised to defend Israel at all costs, as they witness Israel's treatment of Palestinians firsthand and begin questioning everything they were taught.

After October 7, screenings were cancelled at universities and theaters across the U.S. and Canada, and the film was accused of antisemitism. It was made by Jewish filmmakers, about Jewish education. The film later became a campus phenomenon and debuted as the #1 documentary on Apple TV.

On this episode of PalTalk, Israelism directors Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen share how they were raised and the moment their own views on Israel began to change. They talk about making such a personal film as first-time directors and facing backlash from within their own community. They also reflect on how Gaza has reshaped the film's meaning, and why their next projects, Generation on Fire and Vs Goliath, turn to climate justice.

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