City of Borders
In the heart of Jerusalem – defying generations of segregation,
violence and prejudice – stands an unusual symbol of unity: a gay bar
called "Shushan." "City of Borders" goes inside this vibrant underground
sanctuary on the East/West border of the Holy City, where people of
opposing nationalities, religious affiliations and sexual orientations
gather under one roof, to find acceptance and create a community among
people typically viewed as each other’s “enemy.”
Set against the construction of the separation wall between Israel and
the Palestinian territories and the struggle for a gay pride parade in
Jerusalem, "City of Borders" explores this resilient communityÂ’s daily
fight for dignity and their right to existence. In observing the
lives and struggles of the regulars at Shushan, "City of Borders"
highlights the bond forged when people from warring worlds embrace
what everyone shares in common — the right to be accepted and
belong — rather than be defined by the differences that tear them apart.