Filmed from 2017-2024, including post October 7th and during the subsequent war, The Other focuses on Israeli & Palestinian peace-builders, anti-occupation activists, artists, academics, ex-fighters, bereaved parents and many more living the reality on the ground. Whether in non-violent co-resistance, peace-building, or shared community, we witness those who have only known each other through hate, bloodshed, inequality, and war, transcend beyond narratives & belief systems. They teach us that unlearning deep-seated conditioning is possible and that we can liberate ourselves from generational trauma, hatred and fear—no matter how ingrained and legitimate those fears are.

*Post October 7th and during the subsequent war, we revisited subjects from the film to address where they stand now, showcase their progress towards peace, justice, co-resistance and human rights, as well as unpack the added layer of complexity and trauma in a post October 7th Israel-Palestine.

In the face of such atrocities and polarization, The Other showcases another reality, an entire ecosystem of peace builders and activists in Israel-Palestine working together towards a better future.

Every element of the film transports the viewer—from the sweeping landscape footage, to the raw storytelling, to the original score composed by an Israeli/Palestinian duo. Jewish Israeli-American Director, Joy Sela is closely intertwined with Israel/Palestine and the multiple narratives represented in this documentary. After spending years on the ground, we have procured a tightly-wound network of trusted experts in the peace-building & activist communities, from large scale NGOs to grassroots joint movements. They are here to continue consulting and provide public support—ensuring the film's maximum social impact while expertly navigating the sensitive nature of the topic and cultural nuances.

List of Historical & Cultural Advisers, Featured Subjects & Featured Organizations listed below.