The settlers themselves are more than eager to share their stories and their perspectives, as are the Palestinians who have lived there far longer than their Jewish counterparts have. Just as important as uncovering how and why the settlements came about is understanding why their inhabitants believe so strongly in them.
The ideals and mindsets of the early settlers are presented, as well as certain international events that caused the settlements to become the subject of so much debate. The Settlers begins from a more academic, historical perspective dating back to the foundation of the State of Israel. Most documentaries about Israel have a certain slant, whether they’re arguing for the peaceful existence of the Jewish State or that the country is built on the unjust occupation and subjugation of the oppressed Palestinian people. Like Israel itself, the settlements and how they came about are far from black and white, and director Shimon Dotan’s documentary, playing at the New York Film Festival, examines their origins and cultures in great detail. There are many who say that the outposts are illegal and built on occupied territory, while others defend them as rightfully-gained land that has been populated by new residents. People have any number of opinions about Israel, and one of the subjects that proves most controversial is the existence and continued construction of settlements.
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