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Showing 1 - 10 of 50 titles with a criteria of Subject is Middle Eastern History
Advocate
Lea Tsemel, an Israeli-Jewish lawyer who has represented Palestinian political prisoners for nearly 50 years, pushes the praxis of a human rights defender to its limits
GOOD DOCS | 2019 | 108 minutes
Afghanistan 1979: The War That Changed the World
The Soviet troops' intervention in Afghanistan was a pivotal event in the history of the 20th century. It launched Bin Laden and Al Qaeda.
Icarus Films | 2014 | 52 minutes
Al Jazeera
A behind-the-scenes look at Al Jazeera, the most important television news channel in the Arab world. ** Viewer's Choice, 2003 Middle East Studies Association FilmFest **
Icarus Films | 2002 | 52 minutes
All Restrictions End
Reflections on Islam and clothing, Iranian cinema, Persian painting and more characterize this thought-provoking artistic documentary.
Icarus Films | 2009 | 35 minutes
And There Was Israel
An accessible, clearly argued essay on how Israel came to be.
Icarus Films | 2018 | 52 minutes
Dalya's Other Country
A Syrian teen attempts to balance her new life in L.A. while maintaining her Islamic traditions.
GOOD DOCS | 2017 | 58 minutes
The Destruction of Memory
Explores the loss of priceless artwork, artifacts and historical sites through war and terrorism.
Icarus Films | 2016 | 85 minutes
Disturbing the Peace
A film about people born into conflict, sworn to be enemies, Palestinians and Israelis, who challenged their fate and joined together to say "enough."
Bullfrog Films | 2017 | 86 minutes
Down There
Akerman spends a brief period on her own in an apartment by the sea in Tel Aviv, contemplating her family, her Jewish identity and her childhood.
Icarus Films | 2006 | 78 minutes
