White Flags

Jo Marr is an actor, writer, director, producer & musician whose career began watching "The Making of Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid" & immediately fell in love with the magic of movies.In Los Angeles, Jo paid his dues at the Famous Comedy Store, sharing the same stage with legends such as Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Gary Shandling, Robin Williams, Andrew Dice Clay & Jim Carrey to name a few, in what would be an early master class by the best comedic talents of our times.That his first professional role in "Sneakers" would bring him face to face with the actual Sundance Kid, Robert Redford was a beautiful irony and along with fellow Oscar winners, Sir Ben Kingsley, Sidney Poitier & cast members Dan Aykroyd, River Phoenix and James Earl Jones, was a sign that he was on the right path.Jo continued training in Los Angeles and writing several screenplays which lead to writing & directing the short "Who's Killing the Meter Maids?" Starring Mariska Hargitay. This film inspired Jo to establish Nichol Moon Entertainment & Arrival Entertainment, Production Service Companies helping indie filmmakers realize their dreams & consulted on over 500 productions including, features such as Doug Liman's "Swingers". Jo & Company were a driving force in the independent film movement of the 90's. Jo went on to win "Best Feature" at the 1999 New York Film & Video festival for the film 'Blink of an Eye".In 2006 Jo co-founded Film Tiger to produce independent feature films Timber Falls, Night Train and Stag Night. Inspired by his brother's relationship with his daughter, Jo wrote, produced and directed "Going Thru A Thing" about a small time criminal who coaches his daughter's basketball team for all the wrong reasons.Subsequently Jo went on to co-write and produce Battle Drone about the future of warfare, as well as producing duties on Frat Pack, Billionaire (Best Comedy Feature, Burbank Intl Film Festival) Escape the Field & The Doorman, starring Ruby Rose and Jean Reno.The journey of "White Flags" began as a feature film & subsequently adapted into a book for the opportunity to tell a deeper more meaningful story.

In the aftermath of a devastating attack in a peaceful Israeli neighborhood, the lives of Dr. Amar and Major Shani of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) become entwined in a complex web of grief, anger, and the pursuit of answers. Dr. Amar's world shatters when he learns that his son, Hassan, was the suicide bomber responsible for the tragedy. For Major Shani, the blast not only claims the life of a childhood friend but ignites a burning desire for revenge.As Dr. Amar returns home to face the funeral and Major Shani investigates the case, their paths cross with an undercurrent of mistrust and conflicting emotions. The IDF officer, following protocol, interrogates Dr. Amar, leading to the destruction of his home and the confiscation of his travel documents. However, Dr. Amar's determination to make a positive impact leads him to an unexpected ally-Major Shani.Facing opposition from parents who disagree with his message of stopping hate through education, Dr. Amar perseveres, using a soccer game as a bribe to keep the children engaged. The obstacle of a boulder on the playing field becomes a metaphor for the larger challenges they face. When Dr. Amar discovers the truth behind Hassan's actions, a glimmer of understanding and reconciliation emerges between him and his wife, Lyda.The narrative takes a poignant turn when Shani's personal loss at the hands of Dr. Amar's son is revealed. This revelation forces both men to confront the tragic consequences of their actions, prompting a shift in their perspectives. Together, they embark on an unexpected journey, attempting to remove the symbolic boulder hindering peace negotiations.In an inspiring culmination, their efforts lead to a soccer match between Israeli and Palestinian children, inadvertently televised worldwide. As the children play, Dr. Amar and Major Shani strive to repair the emotional shortages within themselves, offering a glimpse of hope and reconciliation in the midst of deep-seated conflict.