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Lilly Rivlin, a 7th generation Jerusalemite, has
worked as a journalist, writer, and filmmaker for over 35 years both
internationally and in the U.S.
Most recently she consults to foundations on Middle East politics, Jewish
Affairs, Non-violent conflict resolution and Gender Issues.
Her published articles on political and gender issues include
the groundbreaking article on Lilith, Ms. magazine. (Dec. ‘72)
An active feminist, Lilly serves on several Boards, including
the International Committee of Women of the Wall, Meretz, USA, The Counseling
Center for Women in Israel and is one of the founders of the original Feminist
Seder, a ritual maker.
Rivlin, was part of a group of New York Jewish women who
pushed the limits of Jewish tradition by creating new rituals and the original
Women’s Seder. Her films have documented these historic events, including
Miriam’s Daughters Now.
Throughout her career she has endeavored to live by the
feminist motto,
“the personal is political”. . .
Films:
Commissioned pieces:
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ISRAEL SYMPOSIUM, (2007, U TUBE)
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WE’RE STILL HERE! - The Jews of Russia and Ukraine (1999)
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I BELONG ELSEWHERE, Tamir, a one woman play, Associate
Producer/researcher (1987)
Participation:
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EXPULSION AND MEMORY(1995), a film about the Secret Jews
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FULL CIRCLE (1995), a film about women on kibbutzim
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IF NOT NOW WHEN? - PEACE NOW, Associate Producer/researcher,
(1988)
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PILLARS OF FIRE, Producer/interviewer/researcher, segments
of Israel TV’s
18-part series on the history of Zionism, (1983)
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THE JEWS - a series, commissioned by David Puttnam and Sandy
Lieberson.
Researched, developed and wrote 13-treatments & 1 script, VPS, London
(1970-72).
Consultations and interview credits:
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ISRAEL: A NATION IS BORN, a 5-part series on Israel with
Abba Eban (1990)
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JEWS & THE DIASPORA, a BBC film.
Script Writing:
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NO TIES, a feature film, finalist in the Sundance Institute
and the Eugene O'Neill Playwright Conference, twice optioned to Hollywood
producers. (1984-86) revised, 1998
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PUSHING THROUGH, a play which toured U.S. and England.
Dramaturge and dialogue. (1991-94)
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FEELING GOOD, a feature film. Belle Starr Productions.
(1976)
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MYSHKIN, a feature film. Commissioned by Dawasaki-Dronge.
(1973)
Consultant and Visiting Presenter
Arab-Israeli co-existence projects; Gender issues; Socio Drama/Conflict
Resolution
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