Rock in the Red Zone - Synopsis
On the edge of Israel’s Negev Desert lies Sderot, a city of factory workers and rock musicians,
the children of refugees from North Africa and the Middle East. Despite being pummeled for
years by homemade missiles, the people of Sderot persevere. In underground bomb shelters,
they create unique rhythms that have transformed Israeli music, injecting Middle Eastern
influences into traditional Western beats. Searching for a story about music, filmmaker Laura
Bialis stumbles into a world she never imagined. Crossing the line between observer and
participant, she presents a tale of music and romance on the frontlines of a never-ending war.