The Narrow Bridge & Highland Park Strong
The Narrow Bridge explores the journeys of four people who, after searing pain, develop strengths they never had before. Despite fierce opposition these Israelis and Palestinians, who lost a child in the conflict, are building a grassroots movement and transforming their grief into a bridge for understanding and reconciliation.
Trailer
Film Info
- Director: Esther Takac
- 2022, Australia
- Hebrew, Arabic with English Subtitles
- Documentary
- 76 minutes
Paired with documentary short film Highland Park Strong: During a mass shooting at its annual 4th of July parade in 2022, a Chicago suburb found itself thrust into the headlines and transformed into a war zone. Within hours, an unassuming temporary memorial in the center of town helped bring the grieving community together and find purpose and healing.
Continue the conversation immediately following the screening (before the full length feature) with filmmaker Brett Schwartz.
Film Info
- Director: Brett Schwartz
- 2023, USA
- English
- Documentary Short
- 13 minutes
