at their best, there is gentleness in Humanity. some understanding and, at times, acts of courage but all in all it is a mass, a glob that doesn't have too much. it is like a large animal deep in sleep and almost nothing can awaken it. when activated it's best at brutality, selfishness, unjust judgments, murder. **************

Gaza Under Siege

by Jordan Flaherty and Lily Keber / August 15th, 2009

Gaza Under Siege features a range of people in Gaza, from government leaders to the director of the UN Relief and Works Agency, to farmers and people living in devastated neighborhoods. Shot in June 2009, this short film gives a glimpse into the harsh realities of everyday Gaza under siege.

Jordan Flaherty is a journalist based in New Orleans and is an editor of Left Turn magazine.