Israelism (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When two young American Jews raised to unconditionally love Israel witness the mistreatment of Palestinians, they battle the old guard to create a new movement opposing Israel’s occupation, and recentering Judaism itself.
Rated 9 • 2023 • 1h 24m
The documentary 'Israelism' follows two young American Jews, Simone and Eitan, who were raised to love Israel unconditionally but experience a crisis of faith after witnessing the Israeli military's treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank. The film is unrated but contains mature and complex thematic material that is its central focus, including political occupation, religious disillusionment, and the emotional toll of conflict… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Israelism appropriate for kids?
The documentary 'Israelism' follows two young American Jews, Simone and Eitan, who were raised to love Israel unconditionally but experience a crisis of faith after witnessing the Israeli military's treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank. The film is unrated but contains… Read more — free account
Content severity in Israelism
What happens in Israelism, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:20 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
Sex and nudity in Israelism
None. Sexual content is not present.
Violence and gore in Israelism
Contains documentary footage of real-world conflict. This includes scenes of armed soldiers on patrol, tense confrontations at checkpoints, protests that involve shouting and shoving, and the deployment of tear gas. There are also images of the aftermath of conflict, such as damaged property, but no graphic gore or explicit on-screen deaths are shown.
Language in Israelism
Some profanity is used throughout, primarily during passionate interviews and in documentary footage of activists and protesters. Expect uses of words like 'fuck' and 'shit' for emphasis.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Israelism
Substance use is not a theme and is not depicted in the film.
Mature themes in Israelism
The film's content is almost entirely driven by mature and complex themes. It extensively explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, military occupation, and propaganda. The protagonists grapple with profound ideological and religious disillusionment, an identity crisis, and the emotional distress of confronting historical narratives they were taught. The film deals with concepts of activism, antisemitism, and the ethics of political allegiance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Israelism appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Israelism is best for ages 15+. It's rated 9. The documentary 'Israelism' follows two young American Jews, Simone and Eitan, who were raised to love Israel unconditionally but experience a crisis of faith after witnessing the Israeli military's treatment of…
What age rating does Israelism have?
Israelism is officially rated 9. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Israelism about?
The documentary 'Israelism' follows two young American Jews, Simone and Eitan, who were raised to love Israel unconditionally but experience a crisis of faith after witnessing the Israeli military's treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank. The film is unrated but contains mature and complex thematic material that…
Is there sex or nudity in Israelism?
None. Sexual content is not present.
How violent is Israelism?
Contains documentary footage of real-world conflict. This includes scenes of armed soldiers on patrol, tense confrontations at checkpoints, protests that involve shouting and shoving, and the deployment of tear gas. There are also images of the aftermath of…
Is the language in Israelism appropriate for kids?
Some profanity is used throughout, primarily during passionate interviews and in documentary footage of activists and protesters. Expect uses of words like 'fuck' and 'shit' for emphasis.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Israelism?
Substance use is not a theme and is not depicted in the film.
What mature themes appear in Israelism?
The film's content is almost entirely driven by mature and complex themes. It extensively explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, military occupation, and propaganda. The protagonists grapple with profound ideological and religious disillusionment, an…
How long is Israelism?
Israelism runs 84 minutes, directed by Erin Axelman, Sam Eilertsen, released in 2023.
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