Jerusalem is Proud to Present

Political activities are probably more complex in Jerusalem than in any other city in the world; every day, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian religious leaders struggle for balance. In the summer of 2006, Jerusalem was to host the first ever series of World Pride events, culminating in a pride parade. What seemed to be a noble idea soon ripped the city, already divided from hundreds of years of struggle, even further apart than ever. When Open House (Jerusalem's LGBT community center) planned the events of World Pride, religious leaders found a common foe. All three religions decided to band together to fight the “defiling of the Holy City.” This in no way deterred Open House, as the activists stood strong in the face of anti-gay sentiments, death threats, and violence. The leaders of Open House fought their way to create what they believed to be an antidote to the hatred and ignorance so widespread throughout the city. JERUSALEM IS PROUD TO PRESENT stands as a witness to an important battle in the worldwide fight for LGBT civil rights. (In Hebrew, Arabic, Yiddish and English with English subtitles) – WFG