Come check out a great documentary. Friday night in Nashville at the National Youth Workers Convention. It plays at the Renaissance Hotel at 10:15pm.
Little Town Of Bethlehem, a documentary film, follows the story of three men of three different faiths and their lives in Israel and Palestine. The story explores each man’s choice of nonviolent action amidst a culture of overwhelming violence.
Their three stories are interwoven through the major events of the Osraeli-Palestinian conflict, starting with the 1972 massacre at the Munich Olympics. Sami, Yonatan an Ahmad each describe the events from their unique perspective, interjecting personal reflections and explaining how these events led them to become involved in the nonviolence movement.
All three men have had their lives threatened by members of their own communities as a result of their work. Each influenced by MLK and Ghandi, Sami, Yonatan and Ahmad continue to embrace their common humanity and equality for all daring to have the hope that peace can be achieved through nonviolent struggle.
What People are Saying about Little Town of Bethlehem…
There are few subjects which bring up such strong – and polarized – reactions as the Israel-Palestine conflict. Many of us hope and pray for a breakthrough that will get us beyond the longstanding impasse of entrenched positions. Little Town of Bethlehem could help bring about such a breakthrough, showing us the nonviolent power of faith, hope, and love embodied in a Christian, a Muslim, and a Jew.
Brian McLaren; author/speaker/activist (brianmclaren.net)
The production values and artistic sensibilities are remarkably strong for a documentary about one of the most neuralgic situations on the globe. This makes a painful story a pleasure to watch.
David Neff, Christianity Today Editor-In-Chief; (5 stars)
This new educational documentary is an excellent catalyst for more discussion regarding peace and the nonviolent peace movement. Our students benefit from dialogue with people not so much older than themselves who have made the difficult choice to pursue justice nonviolently amid violence.
Eve Spangler; Associate Professor of Sociology; Boston College (http://www.bc.edu/)
Most films will entertain you. Good films will educate you as well. Brilliant films will engage and move you to action. Once in a while along comes a film that motivates you to become a participant rather than spectator. This is one of those rare films.
Stephen Sizer; Vicar of Christ Church, Virginia Water UK (www.StephenSizer.com)
