City of Borders


1h 6m 2009

Brief Synopsis

Follows the regulars at Jerusalem's only gay bar, a place that brings together Israelis and Palestinians who risk their lives by challenging society's greatest taboos. Inside this sanctuary, patrons of all nationalities, religions and sexual orientations create a community among people typically vie

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 6m

Synopsis

Follows the regulars at Jerusalem's only gay bar, a place that brings together Israelis and Palestinians who risk their lives by challenging society's greatest taboos. Inside this sanctuary, patrons of all nationalities, religions and sexual orientations create a community among people typically viewed as each other's enemy.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 6m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the ELSE Siegessaule Reader's Choice Award at the 2009 Berlin International Film Festival.

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States February 2009

Released in United States June 2009

Released in United States July 2009

Shown at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival (World Showcase) April 30-May 10, 2009.

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (Feature Documentary Competition) April 23-May 7, 2009.

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama Dokumente) February 5-15, 2009.

Shown at Los Angeles Film Festival (International Showcase) June 18-28, 2009.

Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (Documentary Features) July 9-19, 2009.