A porn mogul makes a surprisingly heartfelt doc about gay life in the Holy Land—yes, really.
When many people think of Israel, it is often in terms of modern war or ancient religion. But there is much more to the Jewish state then missiles and prayers. In his debut as a documentary filmmaker, adult-film entrepreneur and political columnist Michael Lucas examines a side of Israel that is too often overlooked: its thriving gay community. Undressing Israel features interviews with a diverse range of local men, including a gay member of Israel's parliament, a trainer who served openly in the army, a young Arab-Israeli journalist, and a pair of dads raising their kids. Lucas also visits Tel Aviv's vibrant nightlife scene-and a same-sex wedding-in this guided tour to a country that emerged as a pioneer for gay integration and equality.
Writing
Lucas asks questions most journalists wouldn't dare touch.
Production
Beach porn energy meets parliamentary footage—unhinged but works.
Director
Yariv Mozer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lucas funded this after being denied press credentials for a gay pride event—petty king behavior that actually worked.
Tel Aviv's 'gay capital of the Middle East' branding is celebrated here but critiqued elsewhere as 'pinkwashing'—Israel using LGBTQ+ rights to deflect from Palestinian occupation.
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