Tackling Peace (2009)

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Tackling Peace is the inspirational story of Israeli and Palestinian youths who unite over the game of Australian football. Tackling Peace goes behind the scenes as young men from different sides of a bloody political war set aside a lifetime of prejudice and hostility to compete as a team in the Australian Football League's International Cup. Few of the aspirant players had ever heard of the game and none imagined befriending teammates from across the political divide.

Introduction
"Tackling Peace" is a 2009 film shot mostly in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, directed by Marc Radomsky. The movie is a documentary that showcases the transformative power of sport in bridging cultural and political divides. It highlights the impactful usage of Rugby to bring together Israelis and Palestinians.

Plot Summary
"Tackling Peace" informs the story of the Jerusalem Lions, a group made up of both Israeli and Palestinian rugby players. The group, which was at first dominated by the Israeli gamers, takes a substantial action in welcoming their Palestinian counterparts to form a cohesive group. The documentary presents the journey of these gamers as they browse through the challenges of varying religions, languages, and even the ongoing conflict in their region.

Dispute and Resolution
In the film, real-world issues are reflected in the makeup and efficiency of the team. The growing tensions in between Israelis and Palestinians are mirrored within the group, threatening its unity and performance. The distinctions in financial status and flexibility likewise make it hard for the Palestinian players to completely take part. However, regardless of these difficulties, with the endeavours of the members of the Jerusalem Lions, they slowly begin to work as a group.

Film Elements
"Tackling Peace" is a special documentary that makes excellent use of storytelling to convey the power of sports in bridging cultural distinctions. The movie links scenes from rugby matches, gamer profiles, interviews, along with shots from daily lives in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. This reliable threading of elements highlights the reality that while conflicts continue outside of the pitch, inside the lines, the players handle to set aside their distinctions and collaborate.

Impact and Conclusion
The movie poignantly shows that, although the unity of the Jerusalem Lions hasn't solved the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it has successfully built individual bridges of understanding, defied stereotypes, and, while doing so, has instilled a sense of shared humanity between the gamers, regardless of the ongoing dispute. The Jerusalem Lions reveal that regardless of deep-seated cultural and political hostility, unity is possible when individuals are prepared to see one another as equals and colleagues. In conclusion, "Tackling Peace" is an inspiring film that showcases the potential of sports to cultivate peace and unity even in the most hostile circumstances.

While "Tackling Peace" may not offer a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, it is a powerful narrative that highlights the potential of sports diplomacy and rugby's function as a vehicle for peace. It instills a sense of hope that what has been mirrored in rugby might possibly be achieved on a bigger scale-- peace between Israel and Palestine.

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