Israeli Leaders on Film
Presented in partnership with the New Israel Fund
From Ben Gurion to Bibi, some of Israel's most outspoken leaders have been reflected upon in the last few years, through provocative films. As Israel nears another election, join us for a series of films examining Knesset Members and Prime Ministers from the past and present.
Get a full series pass here.
Watch our past Q+A with director Dan Shadur here
Twenty years before the spectacle of Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu already understood the political benefits of a toxic relationship with the media, and direct communication with the public.King Bibiexplores Netanyahu’s rise to power, relying solely on archival footage of his media performances over the years: from his days as a popular guest expert on American TV, through his public confession of adultery,and his mastery of the art of social media. From one studio to another, “Bibi” evolved from Israel’s great political hope, to a controversial figure whom some perceive asIsrael’s savior, and others–as a cynical politician who will stop at nothing to retain his power
Thank you to our partners:
Ameinu, Beth Emet the Free Synagogue, The Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel of Boston, Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, The Israel Committee of Congregation B'Nai Israel, JStreet, KAM Isaiah Israel, Kavana, Partners for Progressive Israel, Temple Beth Zion, Temple Emunah, Ikar, Mishkan Chicago, amd Temple Hillel B'nai Torah.
- Year2018
- Runtime87 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Hebrew
- CountryIsrael, United States
- DirectorDan Shadur
- ScreenwriterDan Shadur
- ProducerLiran Atzmor
- EditorNeta Dvorkis, Dan Shadur
- Sound DesignItzik Cohen
Israeli Leaders on Film
Presented in partnership with the New Israel Fund
From Ben Gurion to Bibi, some of Israel's most outspoken leaders have been reflected upon in the last few years, through provocative films. As Israel nears another election, join us for a series of films examining Knesset Members and Prime Ministers from the past and present.
Get a full series pass here.
Watch our past Q+A with director Dan Shadur here
Twenty years before the spectacle of Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu already understood the political benefits of a toxic relationship with the media, and direct communication with the public.King Bibiexplores Netanyahu’s rise to power, relying solely on archival footage of his media performances over the years: from his days as a popular guest expert on American TV, through his public confession of adultery,and his mastery of the art of social media. From one studio to another, “Bibi” evolved from Israel’s great political hope, to a controversial figure whom some perceive asIsrael’s savior, and others–as a cynical politician who will stop at nothing to retain his power
Thank you to our partners:
Ameinu, Beth Emet the Free Synagogue, The Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel of Boston, Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, The Israel Committee of Congregation B'Nai Israel, JStreet, KAM Isaiah Israel, Kavana, Partners for Progressive Israel, Temple Beth Zion, Temple Emunah, Ikar, Mishkan Chicago, amd Temple Hillel B'nai Torah.
- Year2018
- Runtime87 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Hebrew
- CountryIsrael, United States
- DirectorDan Shadur
- ScreenwriterDan Shadur
- ProducerLiran Atzmor
- EditorNeta Dvorkis, Dan Shadur
- Sound DesignItzik Cohen