Ezra’s life consists of challenges, dangers and pursuit of an ideal. He is constantly clashing with the army, police, and in particular with the militant settlers who harass the Palestinian farmers Ezra works to protect. The film accompanies Ezra to Tuwane, a small village of stone caves and a few scattered buildings situated on the hills overlooking South Hebron. Here Ezra initiates projects to provide the villagers with essential amenities such as a health clinic, and tries to protect them from settlers and military bulldozers alike. The film also tracks the trying three-year relationship between Ezra and his Palestinian partner, Fuad Mussa. It follows Fuad through his never-ending cycle in and out of prison, and the film touches on the complex loving relationship between Ezra Nawi and his mother, whose eternal wish is to see Ezra provide her with grandchildren.

The film, produced with the support of the Rabinovich Foundation, premiered at the Jerusalem film festival in July 2007 and was awarded a special mention by the jury. Citizen Nawi cannot be shown on Israeli television because of the potential harm it might cause to the lives of several homosexuals appearing in the film who belong to communities in which homosexuality is not accepted.