Broken is a short documentary sparked by the tragic killing of Bessan, one of the girls featured in the 2006 feature documentary Dear Mr. President. Bessan was killed by a stray tank shell that destroyed her home killing her along with two of her sisters and a cousin during Israel’s incursion into Gaza in December 2008. Broken explores the pain and suffering on both sides of the conflict, along with the yearning for peace and an end to violence. The film is produced and directed by Debra Sugerman, who also produced and directed Dear Mr. President.