IIJS Film@Home: Torn

Torn, a new documentary by Israeli-born, New York-based filmmaker Nim Shapira, delves into the controversy surrounding the “Kidnapped from Israel” poster campaign, a grassroots effort to raise awareness about the 240 hostages taken by Hamas. With empathy and thoughtfulness, Torn explores the motivations of those who put up and tear down the posters in and around New York City, unraveling the complexities of this intense proxy battle, fought thousands of miles from the actual conflict.
(75 minutes; English, Hebrew, and Arabic with English subtitles)

Viewer discretion advised: this film is not rated and includes footage from street protests and confrontations, and some footage from October 7.

Please register for the event below. You will receive an email with a link allowing you to watch the film at home beginning Friday, February 14th. This link will only be available until Monday, February 17th at 11:59pm.

You will receive a separate email with the Zoom link for the Q&A the morning of Monday, February 17, preceding the panel discussion at noon.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Supported by the generosity of the Radov and Kaye families.

While all IIJS events are free and open to the public, we do encourage a suggested donation of $10.

Host or Publisher The Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies at Columbia University