Torn examines the controversy surrounding the "Kidnapped" hostage poster campaign in New York City. The grassroots campaign sought to raise awareness of the 240 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, but it quickly became a polarizing symbol that sparked clashes between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine activists and turned New York City streets into battlegrounds of ideology and emotion. The film explores the motivations behind activists putting up and tearing down the posters, revealing the ironies and complexities of this intense 'paper army' proxy war, fought thousands of miles from the actual conflict. 

Torn is sponsored by Mimi and Gil Stein

A Small group discussion, facilitated by Rabbi Paula, will follow the screening for those that wish to stay.