We mostly talk about Michael Lucas as a performer with a huge dick and pornographer who brings us a bunch of cool dicks and hot guys on a regular basis. If that’s what you’re here for, check out the Lucas Entertainment tag when you’re done reading this. But Mr. Lucas is also a filmmaker in his own right with some unapologetic political leanings and an experienced and interesting view on gay life around the world.
Starting today, in celebration of Israel’s 68h Independence Day, you can watch Lucas’ 2013 documentary about gay life in Israel for free at michaellucas.com. Undressing Israel has 4.1 out of 5 stars on Amazon, and the worst thing any reviewer said about it was that it was “Informative as this may be, I feel I paid for a gay travel ad.” Which, if that’s your worst critique, means something good must be happening here:
Filmmaker, entrepreneur and columnist Michael Lucas will release his 2013 documentary, Undressing Israel: Gay Men in the Promised Land, for free viewing online beginning Thursday, May 12, in celebration of Israel’s 68th Independence Day.
Whereas most news coverage of Israel focuses on conflict, terrorism and war, Undressing Israel shows how Israeli gays, including Arab Israelis, live in peace and security that is unknown elsewhere in the region. Directed by Lucas, the film made its debut at the Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood, and was included in several other major film festivals.
Lucas is making the film available in response to what he calls “the global demonization of Israel and the widespread disinformation campaign about the only country in the Middle East where gay people enjoy equality and safety.” Lucas believes that Israel’s “enlightened, progressive attitudes about the LGBT community” can serve as “a model for the world.”
Although Tel Aviv was named “the world’s best gay travel destination” by GayCities.com and American Airlines in 2011, Lucas is concerned that many gays who’ve never been to Israel think of it as a religious country that is constantly in turmoil. The reality, as Undressing Israel makes clear, is quite different. The filmmakers attend a joyous same-sex wedding, interview a gay member of Israel’s parliament, speak with a gay Muslim Arab-Israeli journalist, visit vibrant nightclubs and meet gay couples and their children.
The film features revealing, funny and moving conversations with a wide array of LGBT Israelis, including one of Israel’s best-known “out” personalities, Eliad Cohen, a former combat soldier once featured on the cover of the Spartacus International Gay Guide and now considered Tel Aviv’s hottest party promoter.
Watch all of Undressing Israel for free here, starting today.
– tyler
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