Director, Michael Lucas - Undressing Israel

UNDRESSING ISRAEL: GAY MEN IN THE PROMISED LAND

When many people think of Israel, it is often in terms of modern war or ancient religion. But there is much more to the Jewish state than missiles and prayers. In his debut as a documentary filmmaker, adult-film entrepreneur and political columnist Michael Lucas examines a side of Israel that is too often overlooked: its thriving gay community. Undressing Israel features interviews with a diverse range of local men, including a gay member of Israel’s parliament, a trainer who served openly in the army, a young Arab-Israeli journalist, and a pair of dads raising their kids. Lucas also visits Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife scene—and even attends a same-sex wedding—in this guided tour of a country that has emerged as a pioneer for gay integration and equality.

Writer, Director, Actor and Producer

Michael Lucas was born in Moscow, Russia, where he earned a law degree from the Moscow Law University. In 1997 he moved to New York; a year later he founded Lucas Entertainment.  He has won multiple awards and have been lauded for their achievements in cinematography, style and production quality. In addition to directing, producing and starring in Lucas Entertainment productions, Michael is also a regular op-ed contributor to such publications as The Advocate, The Huffington Post and Pink News, where his passionate activism and uncompromising convictions have made him a controversial figure in the gay media world.

“Michael Lucas has used the stardom gave him as a platform to speak out against drugs, unsafe sex, child exploitation, anti-Semitism, religious oppression of gays, and host of other social problems.” – The Advocate

Official website: www.michaellucas.com