Defamation (Hashmatsa)

• Director: Yoav Shamir
• Writer: Yoav Shamir
• Theatrical Release Date: November 20, 2009
• Distributor: First Run Features
• Criticwire: B+
• On The Web Film WebsiteIMDB Entry

Synopsis: What is anti-Semitism today, two generations after the Holocaust? In his continuing exploration of modern Israeli life, director Yoav Shamir (Checkpoint, 5 Days, Flipping Out) travels the world in search of the most modern manifestations of the “oldest hatred", and comes up with some startling answers. In this irreverent quest, he follows American Jewish leaders to the capitals of Europe, as they warn government officials of the growing threat of anti-Semitism, and he tacks on to a class of Israeli high school students on a pilgrimage to Auschwitz. [Synopsis courtesy of film's official website]