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I have yet to see it, but that doesn't mean I'm not a fan. West Bank Story is the 21-minute musical tale of two star-crossed lovers, David the Israeli soldier and Fatima the Palestinian falafel-place clerk. Tensions ensue between rival falafel establishments, Israeli Kosher King and Palestinian Hummus Hut and David and Fatima must use their love and talent for breaking into random musical numbers to unite their warring peoples. I'm intrigued by this because firstly, I'm a huge musical theater geek and love cheesy stuff, and two, because supposedly it's an even-handed, surprisingly sensitive treatment of the conflict that shows up hatred and bigotry while taking significant issues into account. All in 21 minutes.

But the point, Charlie, the point is that it won the Oscar last night for Best Live-Action Short Film. Wahoo!

Be sure to check the Q&A on the movie site, it's fascinating.