About the Film:

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Parting The Waters is a story about history, about sport, and about the meaningful and universal personal stories that touch hearts and souls. Michele Kuvin Kupfer was a member of the 1980 Israeli Olympic Swim team and the 1981 Maccabiah team. Michele underwent a personal and athletic coming of age.  Now after 40 years, members of her team reassembled and competed in the 2022 Maccabiah Games. 

Michele has a story to tell that dives deep into what it takes over a lifetime to keep your head above water and reach the finish line.

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We also witness Michele and her teammates prepare physically and mentally for the games four decades after their last competition together.  We revisit inspiring and chilling episodes in Jewish sports history – most notably the 1936 Berlin Olympics and the 1972 Munich Massacre of Israeli Olympic Athletes – and shows the evolution of Jewish pride and excellence, from ancient stereotypes to modern heroes.

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                             We have an obligation to keep these stories alive, to preserve our history and motivate us to dream big

                                                       and work hard towards a better future. Now More Than Ever! 

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                          This film is in production, a project in collaboration with Children of Difference Foundation 501(c)(3) organization.

                        Contributions to the film should be made out to the Children of Difference Foundation, with a memo: "Parting the Waters."

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   For information on becoming a sponsor                 contact us.  Donations welcome.