Before October 7th, in a deeply polarized Israel, Moran Zer Katzenstein’s transformation from high-tech executive to feminist leader placed her at the forefront of a nationwide struggle for women’s rights, justice, and secular democracy. As she mobilized thousands, her movement became both a symbol of hope and a target of fierce backlash. The war of October 7th shatters the nation—and her worldview—while reshaping the public sphere, uniting a divided society and redefining priorities. As national consensus strengthens, the protest movement takes on a new agenda, confronting not only internal challenges but also global pressures and the erasure of Jewish women’s voices. Intimate and urgent, the film follows a woman navigating leadership at a historic turning point, showing that even in times of war, standing up for one’s beliefs carries both courage and cost—and remains vital for the future of any democracy.


In Protest

USA 2026 | 26' | short documentary - New Release

Directed by: Paula Kweskin, Carli Fogel
Produced by: The 49% - Paula Kweskin
Director of Photography: Noam Sol Azouz
Editor: Noam Sol Azouz
Languages: Hebrew, English with English ST

Synopsis


Before October 7th, in a deeply polarized Israel, Moran Zer Katzenstein’s transformation from high-tech executive to feminist leader placed her at the forefront of a nationwide struggle for women’s rights, justice, and secular democracy. As she mobilized thousands, her movement became both a symbol of hope and a target of fierce backlash. The war of October 7th shatters the nation—and her worldview—while reshaping the public sphere, uniting a divided society and redefining priorities. As national consensus strengthens, the protest movement takes on a new agenda, confronting not only internal challenges but also global pressures and the erasure of Jewish...

Awards

  • Winner Best Short Film – Audience Award – Miami Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2026

Festivals

  • Miami Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2026

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Festivals

  • Miami Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2026

Awards

  • Winner Best Short Film – Audience Award – Miami Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2026