The Settlers (2016)

Though obviously important to world politics, especially as an odd battleground in American politics, I just don’t have enough in me to delve deep enough into the great history of Israel and Palestine to form an honest, educated opinion on the modern situation there. This documentary is a starting point into one point of contention between the two parties: Jewish settlers into the West Bank. It offers a frightening, unguarded view into the zealous nature of some of these individuals, flouting international law by continually pushing into the area with the support of right wing leaders locally and abroad. Many have no interest in peace with their neighbors while firmly believing their cause is justified. While the film only presents a one-sided view, it does offer enough of the history as a starting point to help along a neophyte like myself.