Promises

Documentary

2001, Movie, 1h 46min

Documentarians Justine Shapiro and B.Z. Goldberg traveled to Israel to interview Palestinian and Israeli kids ages 11 to 13, assembling their views on living in a society afflicted with violence, separatism and religious and political extremism. This 2002 Oscar nominee for Best Feature Documentary culminates in an astonishing day in which two Israeli children meet Palestinian youngsters at a refugee camp.

Country: United States,Israel

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8.3

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6.0

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Child's eye view of the Palestinian question...

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Promises is a documentary that offers a fresh and candid perspective on the Middle East conflict, seen through the eyess of seven children growing up in Jerusalem. Despite living just 20 minutes apart, these Palestinian and Israeli children live in separate worlds, with little opportunity to interact. The film follows their journey as they courageously cross the lines that divide them, offering a glimmer of hope for a better future. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary in 2002, Promises is a powerful and moving portrayal of the human side of the conflict, told through the voices of those who will inherit the future.

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You can stream Promises on: Apple TV Store

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