Michael Goldin

Michael Goldin has recently completed a law degree and is soon to commence a masters in legal and political theory at University College London. He is particularly interested in European human rights, the philosophy of human rights and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.

An inversion of democracy: the case of Alabama and Israel

Democracy does not end at the ballot box. All humans are equally deserving of respect. The legislators of Alabama and Israel have undermined the trust placed in them by the public and so we must question their commitment to their duty to serve.

By Michael Goldin

/ 10 Dec 2014

H2: the experience of a generation

Palestinians whose houses are on the a-Shahuda are prevented from leaving home by their front doors and must exit by climbing through their roofs and down the back of the building. There was a time when Hebron was undivided.

By Michael Goldin

/ 6 Oct 2014

Iboga Nights: the last chance saloon

Only one conclusion from this film: iboga should obviously be made safe and available to those who are undergoing treatment for the terrible disease that is drug addiction.

By Michael Goldin

/ 30 Jun 2014

Avi Mograbi making sure we don’t see something that isn’t there

The motivation becomes artistic. You want to tell a story like a good storyteller and then you become political again and then you become artistic again. At least if you are hated, maybe, you are doing something right. Interview with the filmmaker.

By Avi Mograbi and Michael Goldin

/ 20 Jun 2014

Avi Mograbi and conflict

He makes films about his people, his history, his politics and so ultimately he is making a film about himself. Film review.

By Michael Goldin

/ 12 Jun 2014

Scrap heap, scrap yard

Most of us share hard work, family and the hope of an easier future. Most of us want love, companionship and to be comfortable in our own skin. Film review.

By Michael Goldin

/ 11 Jun 2014