For audiences seeking a counternarrative to the original “NAZA” film, a new documentary is making its way through community circles with backing from a South Florida advocacy group. Global Peace for Israel (GPFI), which focuses on truth, security, and building a civil society able to confront terrorism and Islamist extremism, is now spotlighting the independently produced film “NAZA: The Real Story” through direct engagement and planned viewing events.
The documentary, made by three independent filmmakers, takes a close look at the war in Gaza and pushes back against the claims made in the original “NAZA” production. It relies on firsthand testimony, footage from the battlefield, and visual evidence to build its case.
GPFI’s approach has been to circulate details about the film to community leaders, educators, policymakers, journalists, and potential screening hosts across its national and international networks. The goal is to get the film in front of as many eyes as possible.
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That effort gained momentum after an October 20 webinar hosted by GPFI, which featured filmmaker Ariel Averbuch. During the session, participants heard directly from Averbuch about the documentary and explored ways to bring it into theaters, community spaces, and educational programs.
Looking ahead, GPFI intends to host screenings where attendees can meet co-creators Roi Danino and Ariel Averbuch in person, ask questions, and dig into the evidence and stories the film presents.
“This film deserves to be seen and discussed,” said GPFI Founder Ayellet Aviv. “We value the opportunity to introduce our audiences to the filmmakers and encourage people to examine the testimony and evidence for themselves.”
“We made ‘NAZA: The Real Story’ because the people who witnessed this war firsthand deserve to be heard,” said Roi Danino, an IDF reserve lieutenant colonel and co-creator of the documentary. “As the original ‘NAZA’ reaches theaters, audiences need the opportunity to examine the evidence and hear the accounts our film brings forward. We appreciate opportunities to present our independently produced work to new audiences.”
The filmmakers are also set to appear at “The GPFI White Tie for America,” the organization’s upcoming fundraising event in New York City. That evening will gather national security experts, policymakers, philanthropists, journalists, and community leaders, offering a chance to meet the creators and learn about their work firsthand.
“The men and women of the IDF are heroes whose courage and sacrifice deserve to be recognized,” said Ariel Averbuch, an IDF reserve major and co-creator of the documentary. “Through this film, we want audiences to understand the truth of what they faced.”
Watch “NAZA: The Real Story”:
https://nazadocumentary.com/
Contribute directly to the filmmakers’ campaign:
https://giveback.co.il/project/92625?lang=en
Learn about GPFI’s initiatives and upcoming events:
https://www.globalpeaceforisrael.com/
Adrienne Mazzone
TransMedia Group
+1 561-908-1683
amazzone@transmediagroup.com
Why it matters: As the original “NAZA” film reaches wider audiences, this push for an alternative perspective gives viewers a chance to weigh competing accounts of the Gaza war. By pairing screenings with direct filmmaker access and fundraising events, GPFI is turning passive viewership into active dialogue, a move that could shape how the conflict is understood in public and policy circles.
