I’ve tried to start this entry a dozen times now, but the depth and breadth of complexity that is the Israel – Palestinian crisis defies the constraints of a blog post. There are so many psychological and historical forces at play, so much sadness, so many lost opportunities, that it’s impossible to do even a single aspect justice.

I will say that what happens grieves me.

This week’s “Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies” sponsored by Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice is The Iron Wall. From their web site:

The Iron Wall features interviews with prominent Israeli and Palestinian peace activists and political analysts…eye-opening interviews with Israeli settlers and soldiers, and Palestinian farmers. “The Iron Wall is a highly recommended film for anyone concerned with the quest for a just and peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict – a film that takes a clear stand while showing genuine empathy for both sides.” – Hillel Schenker, Co-Editor for Palestine-Israel Journal.

The showing is at the Keystone Congregational United Church of Christ (5019 Keystone Place N). Informal discussion starts at 6:30 pm, the movie at 7 pm and a discussion guided by three of those featured in the film, Judith Kolokoff, Amin Odeh and Ziyad Zaitoun follows. The film includes Cindy and Craig Corrie, parents of Rachel Corrie, a Seattle peace activist who was killed by Israeli bulldozers during a protest in 2003.

It’s worth noting that the film was produced by the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee.