Reviews
"A tremendous achievement - a stirring and profound film that chronicles the noble efforts of Israelis and Palestinians to realize their common humanity, to break the horrendous cycle of violence and move toward peace. We, people of every nationality, need to see it, think about the individuals who expose themselves to us, and be drawn into the indispensable process of wrestling with our own vengefulness in order to transcend our lesser selves." Todd Gitlin, Professor of Journalism and Sociology, Columbia University
"An inspiring story of dedicated individuals who could motivate genuine solutions for Israel/Palestine peace. Highly recommended." Cliff Glaviano, Library Journal
"Carefully measured...Inspiring, hopeful...although there is still a palpable sense of just how big a challenge remains. 4 stars." Leslie Felperin, The Guardian
"Their stories are compelling - and persuasive...The transformations they describe are less like lightning bolts and more like dawning epiphanies." Andy Webster, The New York Times - *Critics' Pick*
"A deeply-moving, powerful film with an inspiring message...The film offers us a glimmer of hope at time when the prospects for Israeli-Palestinian peace look so bleak. This is essential viewing for educators, activists, and anyone concerned about this tragic conflict." Dov Waxman, Professor of Political Science, International Affairs, and Israel Studies, Co-Director of Middle East Center, Northeastern University, Author, Trouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict over Israel
"The film is a space for listening, for trying to understand." Diana Clarke, The Village Voice
"A very powerful film, especially those first-person accounts by former Israeli soldiers of the moment when they realized they were doing something morally indefensible, despite the propaganda they'd been subjected to. Also very powerful to see how caged the Israeli army is when there are peace demonstrators on both sides - an illuminating moment." Eve Spangler, Associate Professor of Sociology, Boston College, Author, Understanding Israel/Palestine Race, Nation, and Human Rights in the Conflict
"Highly Recommended...Outstanding...This review does not do justice to the visual impact of the film...An important film." Linda Kelly Alkana, Educational Media Reviews Online
"Vital, absorbing...Inspiring." Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
"It sets a high precedent for the fest's new humanitarian award...Not only does it provide proof of previously thought unbelievable tales of peace, but it further humanizes everyone in the conflict." Nick Allen, Ebertfest 2016, on Disturbing the Peace winning First Ebert Humanitarian Award
"Disturbing the Peace provides great insight into the conflicting perspectives between Israelis and Palestinians-and how peace will be realized...The film's message is one of hope." Jeremy Hammond, Foreign Policy Journal
"A moving documentary...potent and earnest." Chris Barsanti, Film Journal International
"Disturbing the Peace is a rejoinder to pessimism, delivering a message of hope that lands with some success." Stephen Mayne, Under the Radar
"Fresh and thoughtful...Essential viewing for anyone wanting to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a human perspective, but also as a testament to the human capacity to forgive and the need for empathy." Alan Berry, Critical Movie Critics
"Of the many films I've seen, this is one of the best. It presents both sides without equating them." David Swanson, Counterpunch
"Offers hope that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict might come to an end in our lifetimes...Packs a powerful message." Christian Toto, Hollywood in Toto
"The stories told in Disturbing the Peace are personal and hit you in both heart and mind." Debra Bresnan, Hudson Valley One
"A paean to nonviolent civil resistance...It should make people all along the spectrum from right to left uncomfortable...An important film." Aryeh Cohen, Jew School
"Unique and poignant...Emphasizes the power of embracing peace and reconciliation." David J. Fowlie, Keeping It Reel
"Disturbing the Peace is the kind of movie we need at this moment." Kenji Fujishima, Paste Magazine
"Transcends borders, races, religion, and any other labels that are used to divide and conquer...Inspiring." Bradley Smith, Red Carpet Crash
"Reminds me that there are many conflicts happening the world and even in the darkest of circumstances, there is hope." Melissa Hanson, Reel News Daily
"[A] substantive documentary about the mighty power of empathy, compassion, forgiveness, and nonviolence." Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
"Sensitively crafted...The film skillfully explores the historical and emotional divide that the brave peacemakers (four Palestinian fighters and four Israeli soldiers) must bridge." Carol Holzberg, Booklist
"Courageous...A hopeful look at an unrelenting conflict...Use...in world studies, current events, modern Middle-Eastern history, and perhaps religious studies courses." Robin Levin, School Library Journal
"Offers a rueful assessment of the major challenges to ending the friction in the Middle East, while still holding out hope that the goal is not impossible. Recommended." P. Hall, Video Librarian
"While seemingly vastly different, all protagonists show empathy when they manage to see past the enemy and recognize the humanity...A gripping documentary to watch. This movie fits in classes on Middle Eastern politics, peace movements, and a vast array of history and politics classes...Disturbing the Peace is a useful educational documentary that offers the viewer the opportunity to see a conflict from both sides, showing that none is only the hero or the villain...It is a hopeful look to a better, more peaceful future." Lina Tuschling, Peace and Change Journal
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