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Promises (2001)

Movie ★ 7.5 106 min

Documentary

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.

Carlos Bolado Director B. Z. Goldberg Director Justine Shapiro Director B. Z. Goldberg Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 6, 2001
Runtime
106 min
IMDb
tt0282864
Studio
Promises Film Project

Themes

Cast

Moishe Bar Am Self B. Z. Goldberg Self Sanabel Hassan Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Promises about?
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.
Who directed Promises?
Promises was directed by Carlos Bolado, B. Z. Goldberg, Justine Shapiro.
Who stars in Promises?
Promises stars Moishe Bar Am, B. Z. Goldberg, Sanabel Hassan.
When was Promises released?
Promises is a 2001 documentary film.
Where can I watch Promises?
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