Messages about advanced parenting, gender diversity and feminism, and yet without sticking a finger in the eye - "power gates" can go far
Pushes messages without sticking a finger in the eye.
Shahar Hasson in "The Power of the Gates"
Comedies that grew up online usually started there not by choice.
Creators will prefer the small screen, but when that is not possible, start online in hopes of reaching new ads and audiences.
This is what Udi Kagan's 'Messiah' did at the time, and this is what the actress and screenwriter Kinneret Peled Amiri and director Gil Weinstein are now doing.
This is a small and clever comedy with high cult potential, which tells the story of Sivan (Moran Rosenblatt) who is trying to end her life, and under pressure her family joins the local women's soccer team.
The team includes Eldad Jerby (Shahar Hasson), a local soccer "star" who returns from the USA and happens to coach the women's team.
The strength of "The Gates of Power" is in the variety of characters she presents, which makes it possible to both deepen the drama and advance the plot.
She manages to put messages of progressive parenting, gender diversity and feminism between the lines, without pushing a finger in anyone's eye - and it does flow smoothly.
"Gates of Power" can go a long way - if you give it a chance.
"Power Gates", Comedy Bar Channel, yes