Occupation Has No Future

A documentary that capture the conversations and experiences of a group of anti-war resisters from the United States and their Israeli counterparts, who gathered in Israel in 2009 to explore a range of issues, including the pervasive militarism and racism in Israeli society, the occupation, and the growing conscientious objector and anti-occupation movements inside Israel.

Through conversations with Israeli conscientious objectors, former soldiers, and Palestinians living under occupation, Occupation Has No Future creates a survey of the current atmosphere in Israel and the West Bank. The film explores the Israeli social environment that creates heightened militarism and leads to fear and aggression; and examines the consequences of Israeli policies for the Palestinian people as well as for Israeli civil society. Additionally, this documentary looks at the Israeli anti-militarist movement and Israeli youth refusing conscription, refusing orders, and partnering with a growing grassroots Palestinian campaign of civil disobedience against the occupation. Honest about the extremely daunting challenges, Occupation Has No Future ultimately tracks the hope of a growing number of Israelis and Palestinians to live together with peace and justice.

Director: David Zlutnick
Writer: David Zlutnick
Runtime: 84 min
Genre: Documentary
Language: English
Production Year: 2010

The screening is part of the 2nd Palestine Film Festival