• 9 באוגוסט 2008 : 14:20
• 10 באוגוסט 1008 : 18:00

What does Israel mean to American Jews today? Veteran filmmaker Paula Weiman-Kelman goes behind the scenes of the ubiquitous bus tours that clog Israel’s ancient landmarks to explore the complex relationship between the American Jewish community and the 60-year-old Jewish state. She interviews tourists from a wide variety of backgrounds, from Orthodox to secular, liberal to conservative, all of whom share their honest opinions about this politically and emotionally charged country. As the war with Lebanon breaks out, the American visitors must face their fears while struggling with Israel’s security needs and the moral implications of military power. Eyes Wide Open is a thought-provoking documentary that is sure to stimulate dialogue about American Jews’ increasingly complicated feelings about the Jewish homeland.