@CIarKent well, Ramallah may be intolerant, but the USA is full of homophobic bigots who are equally as intolerant. I hope he can make a decent life for himself there. I wonder how he got the green card to go, did he win the green card lottery or something?
@trsk2000 i'm pretty sure there are a lot more homophobs in the arab culture than in the american culture.
even the arab governments themselves outlaw homosexuality. gays are actually put in prison for being gay, or worse hanged.
in the USA there is no law against being gay. that's why so many gays are out in the open in the USA compared to other countries (especially arab and muslim countries in which it is illegal)
he probably got an asylum in the US because of the risk he faced at home
@CIarKent , technically there are plenty of laws against being gay in the US, but they are not enforced because they have been declared unconstitutional. Keeping these laws on the books is important to the Republican party, as a statement against gay people.
I'm SO, very sorry about everything these kids are going through. I watched the film & I ended in tears. I'm sorry about all the fanaticism, ignorance and intolerance they're enduring. There's too much to do!!! I hope that all the gay communities and the straight allies could organize somehow & make a "real lasting" contribution in the lives of all these kids around the world
I saw this documentary last week and it was a very good one at that. It shows you the harsh reality that they have to deal with everyday and the hope that the they have for a better future. Btw, I'm going to get off topic, but how does a preety girl like ravit go out with someone like samica! I guess it's true, love is blind.
congratulations on your film - your cinematic tapestry - which so richly and subtly portrayed issues that can get a bit wearying to hear about time and again. i felt like i was inside these people's lives as opposed to merely observing them and appreciate your instincts to make the story as well as the aesthetic of the film more intimate.
Thank you for "City of Borders", I saw a lot of similarities between GLBT life in Jerusalem and Belgrade (Serbia). We do not have war and tensions between two nations, but gay clubbing is in similar position as in Jerusalem. Congratulations to brave people in film, they really love their lives : ) And, of course, congratulations especially to Yun Suh for this great masterpiece!
Screening in Belgrade (Serbia) was good, without any difficulties. Sa'ar Netanel has spoken many stories about his experiences in politics, gay activism and in life in Jerusalem at all. He made comparision between Jerusalem (three big religions, Jew-Palestinian conflict etc.) and Tel Aviv (modern city, a bunch of options, more freedom than in Jerusalem).
@Karaburma ... Then Boris Milićević (president of Gay Straight Alliance from Serbia and organiser of the biggest gay parties in Belgrade for last seven years) has spoken 'bout similar circumstances for GLBT people in Serbia. After that there was three questions from audience about gay life in Israel and how Sa'ar's political engagedment had an impact on status of GLBT population in Jerusalem.
Thank you for this documentary! Lots of disturbing images (like the footage of Adam being stabbed), some really joyful (like Boody and his friends having fun with wigs and pop music), and some really sad (like Boody's decision to leave Ramallah). Overall, Suh made a powerful and informative documentary about communities often ignored or insulted in the Israeli and Palestinian political discourses. Kol ha'kavod!
I am straight Palestinian American. I support LGBT in the United States all the time. I think this video should show all the good Palestinians that are gay friendly.
Just saw the movie today at the LA film fest. Beautiful. I'll tell you here what I tried (but unsuccessfully) to say to the producer; it would be great to screen this to the conservative rabbinate, who recently officially accepted gays as rabbis, and their congregations to garner more support for your film. Maybe their influence could make it back to Israel somehow and help the fight against the anti-gay sentiment over there.
City of Boarders is the best documentary I have seen. I went to the opening night of QDoc, (Portland, Oregons Queer Documentary Film Festival). I felt this was a hopeful, courageous film of amazing people. I was born at a good time in the US to be queer, I never had to experience the struggle of the 1960s and 70s, our fight is much different now, queer is something that many people talk about and debate, it is slowly getting better.
What Body, Adam, Samira, Ravit and Saar are fighting for gives me hope in people all over the world, they stand up to unbelievable violence and lack of tolerance for their right to love. I admire them all and wish they get all their dreams answered. Thank you for letting me see your life, love and struggle. Yun Suh thanks you for this movie and taking time to answer the questions I had after the screening.
oh darling you made me cry! do not forget yourself at all! it is not your aim or that of the spirit. there will be a day when you can reach and touch happiness. I send you all a bit of my love, know that much and reach for the stars! be unique! Love you all.
I just went to the premiere of this film at the Berlin Film Festival 5 hours ago.
WHAT a story, an amazing film, about tolerance and the lack there of, about love, and about acceptance of each others differences.
Lets not forget, that even though the legend of Harvey Milk has become famous, and we have acchieved so much, the fight is not over. We need to keep up the struggle against intolerance ALL OVER THE WORLD, and especially in those places where people dont want to listen to what we say.
where can I watch the entire documentary? and why did Boody have to leave Ramallah?
trsk2000 8 months ago
@trsk2000 he had to leave because he would be killed for coming out being gay
CIarKent 7 months ago
@CIarKent this is just incredibly sad and depressing - but is there always a place to go? Where did he go?
trsk2000 7 months ago
@trsk2000 he lives in the USA now
CIarKent 7 months ago
@CIarKent well, Ramallah may be intolerant, but the USA is full of homophobic bigots who are equally as intolerant. I hope he can make a decent life for himself there. I wonder how he got the green card to go, did he win the green card lottery or something?
trsk2000 7 months ago
@trsk2000 i'm pretty sure there are a lot more homophobs in the arab culture than in the american culture.
even the arab governments themselves outlaw homosexuality. gays are actually put in prison for being gay, or worse hanged.
in the USA there is no law against being gay. that's why so many gays are out in the open in the USA compared to other countries (especially arab and muslim countries in which it is illegal)
he probably got an asylum in the US because of the risk he faced at home
CIarKent 7 months ago 3
@CIarKent , technically there are plenty of laws against being gay in the US, but they are not enforced because they have been declared unconstitutional. Keeping these laws on the books is important to the Republican party, as a statement against gay people.
rg0057 2 months ago
@rg0057 but you can't seriously compare that to what's going on in muslim countries
CIarKent 2 months ago
The Israeli guy, Adam, is really hot
trsk2000 8 months ago
Risking the border and getting shot at for a nightclub.
THAT, my friends, is true dedication to the party!!
NineIsNaive 1 year ago 4
The Jews always prove themselves to be the biggest homophobes
marcN19 1 year ago
I'm SO, very sorry about everything these kids are going through. I watched the film & I ended in tears. I'm sorry about all the fanaticism, ignorance and intolerance they're enduring. There's too much to do!!! I hope that all the gay communities and the straight allies could organize somehow & make a "real lasting" contribution in the lives of all these kids around the world
weareallthesame08 1 year ago 3
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weareallthesame08 1 year ago
I saw this documentary last week and it was a very good one at that. It shows you the harsh reality that they have to deal with everyday and the hope that the they have for a better future. Btw, I'm going to get off topic, but how does a preety girl like ravit go out with someone like samica! I guess it's true, love is blind.
DogInJar92 1 year ago
I just saw this last night on PBS Documentary. I LOVED IT, where can I purchase a copy?
Scalarburn 1 year ago
congratulations on your film - your cinematic tapestry - which so richly and subtly portrayed issues that can get a bit wearying to hear about time and again. i felt like i was inside these people's lives as opposed to merely observing them and appreciate your instincts to make the story as well as the aesthetic of the film more intimate.
pattyannwarren 1 year ago
Thank you for "City of Borders", I saw a lot of similarities between GLBT life in Jerusalem and Belgrade (Serbia). We do not have war and tensions between two nations, but gay clubbing is in similar position as in Jerusalem. Congratulations to brave people in film, they really love their lives : ) And, of course, congratulations especially to Yun Suh for this great masterpiece!
Karaburma 1 year ago
Screening in Belgrade (Serbia) was good, without any difficulties. Sa'ar Netanel has spoken many stories about his experiences in politics, gay activism and in life in Jerusalem at all. He made comparision between Jerusalem (three big religions, Jew-Palestinian conflict etc.) and Tel Aviv (modern city, a bunch of options, more freedom than in Jerusalem).
Karaburma 1 year ago
@Karaburma ... Then Boris Milićević (president of Gay Straight Alliance from Serbia and organiser of the biggest gay parties in Belgrade for last seven years) has spoken 'bout similar circumstances for GLBT people in Serbia. After that there was three questions from audience about gay life in Israel and how Sa'ar's political engagedment had an impact on status of GLBT population in Jerusalem.
Karaburma 1 year ago
Thank you for this documentary! Lots of disturbing images (like the footage of Adam being stabbed), some really joyful (like Boody and his friends having fun with wigs and pop music), and some really sad (like Boody's decision to leave Ramallah). Overall, Suh made a powerful and informative documentary about communities often ignored or insulted in the Israeli and Palestinian political discourses. Kol ha'kavod!
rljablon 2 years ago 2
I'm palestinian canadian and I'm so proud to be gay... its really very hard but I want to be my self thats all
red010dragon 2 years ago 3
I am straight Palestinian American. I support LGBT in the United States all the time. I think this video should show all the good Palestinians that are gay friendly.
samergdesigner 2 years ago 8
Just saw the movie today at the LA film fest. Beautiful. I'll tell you here what I tried (but unsuccessfully) to say to the producer; it would be great to screen this to the conservative rabbinate, who recently officially accepted gays as rabbis, and their congregations to garner more support for your film. Maybe their influence could make it back to Israel somehow and help the fight against the anti-gay sentiment over there.
rbleib 2 years ago
Im thinking how great it will be when the gays unite jews and muslims... :)
Peace
DoctorE0 2 years ago 13
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weareallthesame08 1 year ago
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City of Boarders is the best documentary I have seen. I went to the opening night of QDoc, (Portland, Oregons Queer Documentary Film Festival). I felt this was a hopeful, courageous film of amazing people. I was born at a good time in the US to be queer, I never had to experience the struggle of the 1960s and 70s, our fight is much different now, queer is something that many people talk about and debate, it is slowly getting better.
TaraGard 2 years ago
What Body, Adam, Samira, Ravit and Saar are fighting for gives me hope in people all over the world, they stand up to unbelievable violence and lack of tolerance for their right to love. I admire them all and wish they get all their dreams answered. Thank you for letting me see your life, love and struggle. Yun Suh thanks you for this movie and taking time to answer the questions I had after the screening.
With Solidarity,
Tara Gardner
Portland, Oregon USA
TaraGard 2 years ago
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TaraGard 2 years ago
saw this film at the opening of the Athens Queer Film Festival a few days ago. such beautiful-alive-and-kicking-amazing film
gosuckafuck 2 years ago
so glad you saw it. thank you for your enthusiastic review. how was the athens' screening? sorry i missed it. spread the word :).
yunjong 2 years ago
I'm so honored to know you Yun. This is beautiful work and I'll see you in SF.
xox Rana
ranasings 2 years ago
God does not like this? that god of yours ran out of love?
FerchoCamilo 3 years ago
oh darling you made me cry! do not forget yourself at all! it is not your aim or that of the spirit. there will be a day when you can reach and touch happiness. I send you all a bit of my love, know that much and reach for the stars! be unique! Love you all.
FerchoCamilo 3 years ago
It seems to me that gay people in Jerussalem has a higher sense of citizenship than religious people there.
I can't wait for watch City of Borders here in Brazil.
Long life to open minded people of there!
Luciane.
xxx
Dasluciane 3 years ago 3
very interesting!!...can't wait to see the whole movie!!boody don't cry you are loved habibi!!
Layla
LWORDFAN1 3 years ago
The fight will never stop.. as long as there are people like me, u, and us we will always rise our voice!
spicyboody 3 years ago
I just went to the premiere of this film at the Berlin Film Festival 5 hours ago.
WHAT a story, an amazing film, about tolerance and the lack there of, about love, and about acceptance of each others differences.
Lets not forget, that even though the legend of Harvey Milk has become famous, and we have acchieved so much, the fight is not over. We need to keep up the struggle against intolerance ALL OVER THE WORLD, and especially in those places where people dont want to listen to what we say.
Ogidni 3 years ago
What a priviledge you had Ogidni!
You went to the premiere of the film.
I have to be patient to wait the film come to Brazil to have the same previledge of you.
People, when it will be here?
Dasluciane 3 years ago