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Movie Review: Must have, PriceD Shame!
Summary: 5 Stars
HiI know that the company that produced this film is out of business.I absolutely love this film and hate the fact that I passed up to pay $20 two years ago to get this.I am a broke college student.I think that this is a very inspirational story that should be passed on to many.Which is why eventually I wanted it to show younger folks & old.I feel that this story helps melt down the prejudices that we have grown up with and helps one understand that no matter how different we look and how young or old we are,We should understand that so many lives are significant in so many ways.Knowing this, it has taught me not to judge people I don't know because I don't know what life has put them through.Sometimes we all need a little break and understanding from others.I think it is a crime to take advantage of the fact that this dvd will be hard to come by and charge and arm and a leg.I thought this dvd was supposed to teach the opposite of this.I can by this dvd for $20-$30 if ur willing THANKS.Movie Review: Promises Delivers Hope
Summary: 5 Stars
If you believe in your heart that, despite every hurdle, peace is possible between the Israelis and Palestinians, this film will fill you with hope and wonder. That's not to say it's rosy - the children depicted in the film often exhibit anger and intolerance, but the mere act of recognition between the children of these two warring groups is enough to inspire faith in their futures. This film is a beautiful document of a precious, brave and tenuous experiment on the part of the filmmakers. May we all have the courage to try to guide the next generation into a more peaceful, more understanding world.
If 50 stars were possible, this film would have earned every one. Find ways to share the message with those you know, and those you don't. We must come together, and assist our Jewish and Arab brothers and sisters, however possible!
Movie Review: Absolutely superb.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have watched many documentaries in my life. Some were good. This one is the most beautiful, most touching, most sensitive and profound documentary I have seen. It was a great idea to make this film, dealing with the devastating conflict between Israelis and Palestinians through the eyes of those adorable little children. Those children need to be heard. They need to get to know each other. They need a chance to understand that there is a way out through understanding, sharing, tolerance, friendship, love, laughter. Justine Shapiro, BZ Goldberg and Carlos Bolado chose an extremely important subject for their movie and delivered a masterpiece in every way. This documentary is a must see. Whatever your views are about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, your heart will feel the squeeze.
Miss Kiki. Glen Gardner, NJ.
Movie Review: More balanced and hopeful thatn Longley's Gaza Strip
Summary: 5 Stars
Both documentaries have had a profound impact on me. I saw Gaza before this, and I like that order even though they were filmed in reverse. The film showed how the childish optimism slowly peeled away over the years, though hope seemed to fall away with it.
To those who say it is Palistinian biased, I think the plight is worse for Palistinian children. That may be where the bias seems to come from. Children were the lens both documentaries were filmed through, which is why I compare them. In promises, you see some examples of what different children's lives are like on both sides of the struggle. Some hesitantly choose to meet face to face near the end. With so little interaction, and so much mutual ill will, its no wonder progress is seldom made.
Movie Review: An inspired and thoughtful movie about identity and the palestinian israeli conflict
Summary: 5 Stars
My daughter saw this in school and insisted we watch it. It is a very moving though now dated, seemingly even handed documentary of the conflict. We see this through the eyes of the next generation who will, as adults, be the ones to work on these issues. We see how the conflict perpetuates itself in the next generation. I found it very moving and curious to explore certain issues at the end of the film regarding the boundaries of the connections (I don't want to reveal too much).
I hope the filmmaker is working on or planning a continuation....much like Michael Apted's work, this would be an interesting area for periodic follow ups with the same group of very articulate and thoughtful youth on both sides.