In the summer of 2006, for the first time in history, Jerusalem was to host The World Pride events, which were to culminate in a traditional gay pride parade. The planned events stirred turmoil in the politically complex city, with Jewish, Muslim, and Christian religious leaders banding together in an uncompromising battle against what they claimed would “defile the holy city.” On the other side stood the activists of The Open House, Jerusalem’s LGBT community center. With scenes of Orthodox protestors violently protesting the march, this film serves as a disturbing reminder of the clash of religion and homosexuality across countries, religions, and cultures.

Also screening:
The Last Visit (Bee Sack, Canada, 2007): A Jewish woman attempts to introduce her new girlfriend to her grandmother in this personal story about the search for a sense of home.

A Trip to Prague (Neil Ira Needleman, US, 2007): A mourning trip to Prague ends with love found. Who says there aren’t happy endings in the world?

A Prayer in January (Ofir Raul Graizer, Israel, 2006): On a warm Saturday, a young man is forced to choose between his gay lover and submission to his religious identity.

ADMISSION:  $10 non-member / $8 members