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5 Broken Cameras is a deeply personal, first-hand account of non-violent resistance in Bil'in, a West Bank village threatened by encroaching Israeli settlements. Shot almost entirely by Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat, who bought his first camera in 2005 to record the birth of his youngest son, the footage was later turned into a galvanizing cinematic experience by co-directors Burnat and Davidi.

Two siblings, Nessa and Ephra Stein, children of a Zionist arms procurer, now run a foundation aiming to reduce the conflict through increasing Palestine's economic prosperity. When Nessa's foundation is about to announce a major business contract with a prominent Palestinian businessman, he is found dead in an apparent suicide. As doubt circles around his cause of death, an international investigation turns into a manhunt.

When someone is willing to disturb the status quo and stand for the dream of a free and secure world, who will stand with them? Follow former enemy combatants, Israeli soldiers from elite units and Palestinian fighters, many of whom served years in prison, who have joined together to challenge the status quo and say enough. The film reveals their transformational journeys from soldiers committed to armed battle to nonviolent peace activists, leading...

An Israeli settler, a Palestinian ex-prisoner, a bereaved Israeli mother, and a wounded Palestinian bereaved brother risk their safety and public standing to press for an end to the conflict. "It isn't often that you see a film about Israelis and Palestinians that can be called hopeful, but Ronit Avni's assured, thoughtful and clear-eyed documentary certainly qualifies."--New York Times "...fascinating documentary..."--LA Weekly "...the most optimistic...

Shakespearian in its scope and themes; revenge, loyalty, hope and despair, draws us into the lives of two brothers fearing assassination; a young refugee working illegally to cover his mother's medical expenses; a cop obsessed with finding his missing brother. Through this dramatic collision of different worlds, we witness cultural and religious tensions simmering beneath the surface and the tragic consequences of enemies living as neighbors.

Armed with a guitar and a video camera, musician Michael Franti journeyed through war and occupation in Iraq, Israel, and Palestine to talk with the everyday people about their lives and the overlooked human costs of war.

Examines the Middle East conflict over the past 50 years, highlighting major figures and events. Discusses the Arab-Israeli conflict, Cold War tensions, and oil reserves as reasons for U.S. involvement.

Armed with a guitar and a video camera, musician Michael Franti journeyed through war and occupation in Iraq, Israel, and Palestine to talk with the everyday people about their lives and the overlooked human costs of war.