If porn can solve our current political crisis and also solve (or cause) our current economic crisis, then it seems that there is no limit to the global healing powers of our favorite pastime. Could it even solve the centuries old conflict in the Middle East? That's what Parpar1 hopes to find out. This Israeli-based website is hoping to heal the rift between cultures by creating "amateur" porn using both Jewish and Arab (though Israeli-born) actors. Of course, they're also trafficking in some well-worn cultural stereotypes--Taliban thugs, corrupt border guards, defiled Jewish princesses, burqua wearing whores, etc.--but the road to peace has to start somewhere. Still, if demure kibbutz girls can ride strapping Arab men and lesbians on both sides of the conflict can open their legs and close that divide, then surely there's hope for us all. We recommend staying away from shooting "Crusade porn," however. It's still a little too soon for that.
· Parpar1 Middle East Amateur Porn (trailer via parapar1.com)
· For Adults Only: An Alternative Roadmap to Peace (forward.com)