%0 Journal Article %A Krasner, Michael %T Cock Fight: The limits of psychology %D 2016 %J Short Film Studies, %V 6 %N 2 %P 159-161 %@ 2042-7832 %R https://doi.org/10.1386/sfs.6.2.159_1 %K Israeli Palestinian conflict %K psychological reductionism %K Cock Fight %K Sigalit Liphshitz %K levels-of-analysistheory %I Intellect, %X Abstract This well-made, engaging film depicts the Israeli Palestinian conflict as a struggle between individuals, emphasizing the attitudes – stubbornness, pride, racism, machismo – that prevent peace-making. While illuminating key aspects of the situation, this psychological approach avoids the essential political dimensions, the all-too-real conflicts of interest, both material and moral. %U https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/sfs.6.2.159_1