Scenes from the Divide

Tuesday, March 17 - Monday, March 23, 2026

In the lead-up to Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor of New York City, many of the city’s Jewish population found themselves at odds over the candidate’s positions on Palestine and Israel. By inviting viewers into the homes of New Yorkers on both sides of the campaign, DOC NYC alumna Alison Klayman (Jagged; Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry) reveals a fierce battle among American Jews over identity, history, and responsibility. SCENES FROM THE DIVIDE explores a community in generational upheaval.

• Country USA
• Language English and Russian with English subtitles
• Running Time 32 minutes
• Format DCP
• Director Alison Klayman
• Cast Nicole Krishtul, Elisha Wiesel, Brad Lander, Rosa Lander, Rabbi Irwin Kula, Ramon Maislen, Leon Krishtul, Susan Krishtul

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