In October 2016, Artists 4 Israel brought eight tattoo artists to Israel on a mission to help victims of war and terror heal from their physical and psychological wounds. Setting up shop at the Israel Museum Jerusalem and the site of deadly shooting in Tel Aviv, the artists met 25 survivors, including a woman who survived a horrific machete attack, soldiers with both maiming injuries and invisible ones caused by PTSD, and the mother, father and sister of a terrorist bombing victim who had his name tattooed on their wrists.
The documentary “Healing Ink” tells their stories and depicts how replacing the tragic scars of terror and war with more positive markings enables them to reclaim their bodies and minds and move on. In the process, a bond forms between the inker and the inked, making for a transformative experience for both.
Coinciding with the 53rd anniversary of the start of the Six Day War, the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival in conjunction with the Jewish Journal will present a free online screening of “Healing Ink” on June 11 at 5 p.m. PT. The 40-minute film will be screened via Zoom and Facebook Live, to be followed by a Q&A with its producer and Artists 4 Israel founder Craig Dershowitz. To register, click here or to view on Facebook Live.
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