We Uncover Films PRESENTS
THE OTHER
Premiering 2024
An award winning documentary exploring the complex relationship between Israelis & Palestinians—and the transformative journey that follows when they are faced with meeting ‘the other’ amidst the difficulty of the conflict & occupation—providing an extraordinary example of what we are all capable of as humans.
About
Filmed pre and post October 7th from 2017-2024, 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, The Other 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.
This film is a tool for transformation, a shortcut for the viewer to meet and challenge their own conditioning and belief systems, and transcend beyond the illusion of separation.
It is much easier to remain in your righteousness and root down into your own narrative, pain, and suffering. It is much harder to hold space for a truth that contradicts your own and acknowledge pain and suffering from ‘the other’ while still experiencing your own. This is the extraordinary example set forth from the courageous individuals in this film, showing us what we’re all capable of as humans.
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Film Team
Production
Produced by We Uncover Films
in association with Common Ground Studios
Directed by Joy Sela
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Caufman Talley
Amy Gonyea
Jan Adrianne
Joy Sela
Sarah Yourgrau
*Full crew listed in film credits.
Impact Partners: Up & Up, Albi
Adi Toledano
Gil Kremer
Ghassan Bannoura
Joy Sela
Daniel Chekalov
Gal Liran
Amit Liran
Omer Barash
*Full crew listed in film credits.
EDITORS
Jesse Haas
Joel Kaswan Meilijson
ORIGINAL SCORE
Miriam Toukan
Idan Toledano
ANIMATION & GRAPHICS
Liv Pratt
COLORIST
Zack Chalmers
SOUND DESIGN & MIX
Little Bear Audio
TRANSLATORS
Marwa Odeh
Michael Feigenbaum
Muna AlSheikh
*Full crew listed in film credits.
Cast & Advisors
Ali Abu Awwad
Antwan Saca
Chen Alon, Ph. D.
Gershon Baskin, Ph. D.
Lilian Weisberger
Marwa Odeh
Michael Feigenbaum
Mohammad Darawshe
Osama Elewat
Rana Salman
Sulaiman Khatib
Tuly Flint, Ph. D.
Osama Elewat
Ora Balha
Rula Daood
Sami Awad
Itzik Harel-Ohana
Amira Musallam
Rami Elhanan
Bassam Aramin
Yigal Elhanan
Arab Aramin
Aziz Abu Sara
Bushra Awad
Laila Alsheikh
Robi Damelin
Wasim Almasri
Lilach Varman
Yuval Roth
Ali Abu Awwad
Mohammad Darawshe
Mira Awad
Antwan Saca
Tuly Flint, Ph. D.
Sulaiman Khatib
Prof. Mohammed Dajani
Gershon Baskin, Ph. D.
Avner Gvaryahu
Avner Wishnitzer, Ph. D.
Rabbi Arik Ascherman
Chen Alon, Ph. D.
Carlo Layous
Ahmed Helou
Dorit Rabinyan
Rana Salman
Samira Saraya
Neta Weiner
System Ali Band
Yossi Zabari
Sameh ‘Saz’ Zakout
Uriya Rosenman
Noa (Achinoam Nini)
Gaby Lasky
Ilhab Balha
Huda Abuarquob-Dura-El-Khalil
Lilian Weisberger
Maoz Inon
Sally Abed
Itamar Avneri
Alon-Lee Green
Screenings & Programming
The Other: Screenings & Programming
THE OTHER Premiere @ Boston International Film Festival April 12th – INDIE SPEC BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD
THE OTHER @ Arizona International Film Festival April 21st – BRIDGING CULTURES SPECIAL JURY AWARD
THE OTHER International Premiere @ Cinema d’Idea Rome June 16th – BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD
THE OTHER California Premiere @ San Francisco Jewish Film Festival July 27th
THE OTHER New York Premiere @ Opening Night: Other Israel Film Festival December 5th
THE OTHER Israeli Premiere @ Closing Night: Solidarity Human Rights Festival Tel Aviv December 10th
THE OTHER @ NYJFF Lincoln Center – January 22nd
THE OTHER @ Portland Jewish Film Festival – February 23rd
THE OTHER @ Maine Jewish Film Festival – March 8th
THE OTHER @ Austin Private SXSW Event – March 11th
THE OTHER @ Vienna Jewish Film Festival – March 24th
THE OTHER @ Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema – March 30th
THE OTHER @ Vancouver Jewish Film Festival – May 4th
THE OTHER @ Toronto Jewish Film Festival – June 11th
THE OTHER @ Rome Screening – June 15th
THE OTHER @ Frankfurt Screening – June 22nd
THE OTHER @ Lady Filmmakers Festival LA – September 28th
THE OTHER @ Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival – October 26th
Press
THE OTHER in the Press
THE OTHER on i24 News
THE OTHER on Democrat TV
Learn More / Get Involved
Learn More about the organizations featured in The Other
Support
Support The Other Film’s Impact
Upcoming Fall-2026 College Campus Tour
The Other will be heading on a cross-country campus tour with featured activists from the film to
maximize impact through limited screenings & meaningful discussions that depolarize
and inspire new dialogue.
Support Now with a Tax-Deductible Donation via our Fiscal Sponsor: Positive Disruption Fund



























