Disturbing the Peace film screening

Disturbing the Peace is a a film describing the origin and collaboration of Combatants for Peace, a joint organization of former Israeli and Palestinian fighters who were born into conflict, sworn to be enemies, and who now work together to end the Occupation and to create a just and secure future for all who live on the same  land.

In a world torn by conflict, Combatants for Peace have challenged their fate by stepping outside their own experiences and narratives about this conflict in order to also see it from other people’s perspectives. They see that there are not just two sides to the conflict, but rather multiple narratives, just as there are in every conflict in the world and in our own lives.

Combatants for Peace work together through nonviolence.  Their eight regional groups, as well as a theater of the oppressed and a women’s group, are managed bi-nationally with Palestinians and Israelis working closely together.  They believe this is a model for post-conflict collaborations in the region.  Their work is always about direct action and is not just a dialogue group. The movie challenges all of us – to understand the narratives we live within, to look at our current roles in our societies, and to decide what role we are going to play in creating a more humane world for all.  And it starts with our willingness to disturb the peace!