BRATTLEBORO — The 2012 documentary “Within the Eye of the Storm” follows Bassam and Rami, a Palestinian and an Israeli who were once dedicated fighters for their nations. Faced with the tragic loss of their daughters in the conflict, they choose the unexpected, and, instead of seeking revenge, they turn from enemies into brothers.
On Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m., at 118 Elliot St. in Brattleboro, Jerusalem Peacebuilders (JPB) and the Windham World Affairs Council will present this inspiring film.
To explore the issues and give voice to viewers, the screening will be followed by small group discussions led by teams of American, Israeli, and Palestinian teenagers who are in Brattleboro as part of JPB's Leadership Institute.
This is a rare opportunity to meet Israeli and Palestinian peace-builders and to learn more about one of the most challenging conflicts of our time. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and refreshments will be served.
Founded in 2011 by two Brattleboro residents, the Rev. Canon Nicholas and Dorothy Porter, Jerusalem Peacebuilders is an interfaith, nonprofit organization with the mission of creating a better future for humanity across religions, cultures, and nationalities. Its programs focus on uniting Israeli, Palestinian, and American youth and adults and providing them with the opportunities and skills they need to become future leaders for peace.
Eshagh Shaoul is president of the Windham World Affairs Council.
“Peace between nations, peace between religions and peoples is the only way forward,” he said in a news release. “Showing this film and discussing it with Israelis and Palestinians advances peace and understanding both here in Brattleboro and in a region close to the hearts of many.”
See www.windhamworldaffairscouncil.org and www.jerusalempeacebuilders.org for more details about this opportunity to meet young Israeli and Palestinian leaders and to explore one of the most important and evocative international issues of our time.