Daughters of Abraham

Daughters of Abraham Synopsis

About the Filmmakers

Erin Pedersen is an award-winning filmmaker in her mid-20s. She is a journalist and photographer, and teaches high school students how to create social-change documentaries. She’s traveled through five continents to capture the stories and activism of women.

Erin’s day to day is working as a Producer for Hammer Creative. In addition, she works alongside high profile clients on an annual basis such as NFL, PBS, Oscar nominees, VIP live events, and more!

Most recently Erin has created a documentary titled “Daughters of Abraham” that won the global award for women’s empowerment and religious freedom which she presented on at the United Nations. Erin also worked on a documentary titled “All Things Metal” which was accepted to the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC.

Call to Actions

Questions to ask before screening the film:

What do you think are the obstacles to peace in protracted conflicts?
How do you think social media plays a role in shaping the viewpoint of its audiences through a conflict?
Have you seen examples in the media of holding space for opposing views and sides?

Questions to ask after screening the film:

What would it mean to consider vulnerability as a superpower in conflict resolution?
What would it look like if more women had seats at the table in conflict resolution?
Has your perception of those experiencing this conflict shifted after viewing the film?

Actions You Can Take

Make an Israeli friend. Make a Palestinian friend. Take them to coffee, get to know them as a human being
Watch our PBS Dialogue for Change intervie. Read our Full Essay
Learn about United Nations Security Resolution 1325 (https://peacemaker.un.org/node/105)
Organize a screening of the film
Start a Daughters of Abraham Club

Key Roles / Shout Outs

Director: Erin Pedersen
Writer: Nancy Sawyer Schraeder
Producers: Nada Higuera & Heidi Basch-Harod

Newsletter / Social Media Toolkit

SOCIAL MEDIA CAPTION:

“Daughters of Abraham” is a poetic documentary that follows the journey of two women – Palestinian-American and Israeli-American – as they commit to connecting and humanizing each other in the midst of violence and war. An all-female film ⁠based on an essay published in The Times of Israel written by Nada Higuera & Heidi Basch-Harod. Directed by 24-year-old international award-winning filmmaker Erin Pedersen.

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