Documentary Creators Express Regret Over Family Distress Amid 'Nezah' Backlash
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Documentary creators Yuval Avraham and Rachel Shore discussed the controversy surrounding their film 'Nezah' on The Guardian's podcast. Shore expressed distress over protests at her parents' home, stating she feels bad for involving her family. The filmmakers anticipated strong reactions, aiming for public discussion on Israeli policies. They acknowledged support from those opposing current Israeli policies.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Documentary creators Rachel Shore and Yuval Avraham spoke about the controversy surrounding their film 'Nezah'.
- Shore expressed distress over protests at her parents' home and feels bad for involving her family.
- The filmmakers anticipated strong reactions to their film, aiming for public discussion.
- They acknowledged receiving support from segments of Israeli society opposing current policies.
Yuval Avraham and Rachel Shore, the creators of the controversial documentary film 'Nezah,' have spoken out about the public outcry in Israel surrounding their work. In an interview with the British newspaper The Guardian's podcast 'Stateside,' Shore addressed the protests that targeted her parents' home, admitting to feeling distressed by the situation. "Of course it's scary, we can't lie and say it isn't," Shore stated. She expressed frustration and sorrow that the social and public fire has been directed at her family members, who did not choose to be part of the controversy. "When it comes to family, of course it hurts," she shared, adding that she feels bad for having dragged her parents into the event. Despite the harsh criticism and intense protests, the filmmakers are not surprised by the strength of the reactions. Shore noted, "We made this film for people to talk about it, and we also received support from a small part of Israeli society that opposes Israel's policies over the years."
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