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A crowd gathers outdoors for a protest or demonstration, with people holding signs in Hebrew and waving both Israeli and Palestinian flags. The central figure in a light pink coat raises a fist and speaks passionately into a microphone, while others clap and display supportive gestures. Buildings and a clear sky fill the background, creating an atmosphere of collective action and activism in a public space.
Coexistence, My Ass!
95-minutes
Noam Shuster Eliassi grew up the literal poster child for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process before making a hard pivot to stand-up comedy and political satire. But as the region sinks deeper into devastating violence, she must meet the moment by challenging her audiences with hard truths that are no laughing matter.
Screening day / time
  • Oct 19 (Sun): Block 1 – 9:00am
  • Oct 23-26: NOT AVAILABLE during Virtual Encore
Film Details

Coexistence, My Ass!

Filmmaker(s)
Running Time
Feature Film
95 minutes
Genres
Documentary, Feature

Coexistence, My Ass!

COEXISTENCE, MY ASS! follows Israeli activist-comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi as she creates a comedy show by the same name. Shot over five tumultuous years, the film traces Noam’s personal, professional and political journey in tandem with the region’s steady deterioration. Raised in a bilingual Israeli-Palestinian village — the only intentionally integrated community in the country — Noam grows disillusioned with traditional peace activism. She pivots to stand-up and quickly attracts attention across the Middle East. But as her star rises, everything around her falls apart. With biting satire, Noam pushes her audiences to face difficult truths that aren’t always funny but do remind us that another reality is possible.

A person stands on stage holding a microphone, illuminated by striking stage lighting that creates dramatic lens flares in the image. The individual wears a dark V-neck outfit, a delicate chain necklace, and bold gold earrings shaped with script-like designs. The setting conveys the atmosphere of a live performance with a focus on powerful expression and presence.
This film poster for "Coexistence, My Ass!" features a dynamic image of a woman holding a microphone and a megaphone, set against a vibrant red patterned background. Bold, playful typography dominates the center, and festival laurels from Hot Docs, Sundance, Full Frame, and others appear at the top. A quote from Variety calls it "Urgent and brilliant... uproarious humor, heartrending moments and bold idealism." Credits at the bottom indicate direction by Amber Fares in collaboration with Rachel Leah Jones, featuring Noam Shuster
A crowd gathers outdoors for a protest or demonstration, with people holding signs in Hebrew and waving both Israeli and Palestinian flags. The central figure in a light pink coat raises a fist and speaks passionately into a microphone, while others clap and display supportive gestures. Buildings and a clear sky fill the background, creating an atmosphere of collective action and activism in a public space.
A person stands outside a historic stone building, holding up a smartphone to take a selfie in front of a large bronze statue seated on a stone base. The engraved text on the base reads "John Harvard," identifying the famous statue located at Harvard University. The individual wears a light brown coat over a salmon shirt, capturing a moment of their visit on a campus known for its iconic architecture and academic reputation.
A woman with dark hair pulled back and wearing gold hoop earrings sits outdoors in front of a wooden railing, dressed in a white shirt. The background is filled with soft-focus greenery, giving the portrait a natural and relaxed atmosphere.
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Year(s) screened
  • 2025
Subtitles
None
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Festival screenings
Screening Day / Time
  • Oct 19 (Sun): Block 1 – 9:00am
  • Oct 23-26: NOT AVAILABLE during Virtual Encore
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