TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets

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TORN explores the controversy surrounding the "KIDNAPPED" poster campaign--a grassroots effort to raise awareness about hostages taken by Hamas on October 7. These posters quickly became polarizing symbols, sparking street-level clashes between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine activists across New York City. The film unpacks the motivations of those who put up and tore down the posters, illuminating the deeper ideological battles unfolding thousands of miles from the actual conflict.

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Nora Lee Mandel

Maven's Nest

With high emotional quotient, Shapira’s in-depth look at reactions in 1st months is a useful reminder of the shock and initial confrontations. Insights include the creators of red-framed posters, distraught relatives and friend of murdered and kidnapped.

Rated: 7/10

Sep 7, 2025

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Christopher Campbell

Nonfics (Substack)

Torn: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets should serve as a reminder that images (including text) can contain multitudes. In support of its own theme, though, the film’s statement shall be divisive. That only proves it’s a success.

Sep 4, 2025

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Illuminating, compelling and heartfelt.

Aug 31, 2025

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

A fine documentary about the phenomenon of people tearing down posters of the hostages in Gaza, and a rare post-October 7 nonfiction film that gives everyone their say.

Jul 17, 2025

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Christian Toto

HollywoodInToto.com

Compelling look at those who tore down posters of kidnapped men, women and toddlers.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 16, 2025

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Torn doesn't set out to solve Middle East peace but if there is any hope left in this world, maybe the film will remind people about their lack of empathy.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 15, 2025

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Sam F

Skillfully balanced look at a highly-charged, hugely emotional situation that shows that empathy is rarely one-sided. Insightful and enlightening and not to be missed!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/06/25

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Stephen C

Real footage in 1.25 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/06/25

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TORN explores the controversy surrounding the "KIDNAPPED" poster campaign--a grassroots effort to raise awareness about hostages taken by Hamas on October 7. These posters quickly became polarizing symbols, sparking street-level clashes between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine activists across New York City. The film unpacks the motivations of those who put up and tore down the posters, illuminating the deeper ideological battles unfolding thousands of miles from the actual conflict.

Director: Nimrod Shapira
Producer: Nimrod Shapira
Distributor: Hemdale Film Corp. / Hannover House
Production Co: Metallux Studios, CRC Media
Genre: Documentary, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 5, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 15m