Screen Encounter Point in full, the 60 minute version, or selected chapters from the DVD.

DISCUSSION TOPICS

• What are some leadership qualities of the people in Encounter Point? In which moments did you notice this?
• Who are some leaders you admire in your own community? Do they share any of the leadership qualities you noticed in the people in Encounter Point?
• What impact can people like Ali and Robi have on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? What can they do that their governments cannot?
• In what ways are you a leader?

WRITING ASSIGNMENT

Explore “Leadership/Empowerment” and “Political Peace Processes/Political Leadership” in the Thematic Highlights on the Just Vision website.
Contrast the comments about civic leadership with political leadership, keeping in mind that these comments are made by individuals working
at a grassroots level. What do they say about the effectiveness of each level of leadership to resolve the conflict? Do you agree with their assessments?
Cite examples from the film and website.