In this episode we sit down with Nim Shapira, director of the documentary Torn, which shines a light on the so-called “paper-arm” battleground that erupted in New York City after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. When the “Kidnapped from Israel” posters - bearing names and faces of hostages - popped up across the city, they ignited heated confrontations, with activists both pasting them up and violently tearing them down. Our conversation digs into his vision: capturing how a local art campaign became a proxy flashpoint for global conflict.

TORN played at the 33rd Edition of the Toronto Jewish Film Festival on June 10th. Learn about screenings for TORN by visiting www.torn-film.com.