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Join J Street Massachusetts for an engaging evening featuring a screening of the movie, The Bibi Files, followed by an insightful discussion with filmmaker Alexis Bloom. Using never-seen-before interrogation footage, this investigation of Binyamin Netanyahu and his inner circle provides an unflinching gaze into the private world behind the headlines. Petty vanity and a sense of entitlement leads to corruption and the unwillingness of the Netanyahus to give up power. The extreme right senses opportunity in Bibi's weakness, and the dominos fall.

After the film, James Sebenius will also join us to moderate our discussion as we explore with Alexis the implications of Netanyahu's corruption charges on Israel's future and the U.S.-Israel relationship, especially as we head into Trump's second term. The conversation will also touch on the shifting political dynamics in both Israel/Palestine and the U.S. and what role we can play. Don't miss this opportunity to dive deep into one of today's most pressing political issues.

Born in South Africa, Alexis Bloom worked for the National Geographic Channel, BBC World and PBS Frontline in her early career. In 2014, she won the PGA Award for We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks, for Universal Pictures. In 2017, Alexis co-directed HBO's Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Directing, and an Emmy for Exceptional Merit. In 2019, she directed Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes (also nominated for an Emmy Award.) Her last film, Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg was released by Magnolia Pictures in May 2024.

James Sebenius specializes in analyzing and advising on complex negotiations. He holds the Gordon Donalson Professorship of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, where he founded the Negotiation unit and teaches advanced negotiation to students and senior executives.