Boston International Film Festival SESSION 37 - B Saturday, June 14, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Bocce - 4min At the bocce courts in Boston's North End, a group of elderly Italian-Americans meet every day for bocce ball and camaraderie. Two of the regulars demonstrate and explain their passion for the place and the people. Director, Producer, Cinematographer: Jean Nagy Sour - 50min 'Sour' follows two groups of Arab and Israeli skaters meeting for the first time, breaking culture barriers and sharing a united passion for skating and life. Filmed by executive producer and director Nathan Gray, 'Sour' was shot in neighboring countries Jordon and Israel during the Israel/Lebanon conflict of 2006. 'Sour' captures an important viewpoint that the news reports missed: a window to acts of peaceful rebellion, community action, and outreach that unify people who to come together and do what most politicians only talk about. In essence, Sour is a film about doing what you love with people you are not supposed to like Director, Executive Producer: Nathan Gray Producer: Sean Scarritt