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Budrus

  • 20092009
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 10m
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Budrus (2009)
When the residents of Budrus learn that the Israeli army plans to build the Separation Barrier through their town, cutting them off from neighboring Palestinian villages and uprooting their precious olive groves, they decide to organize. Under the leadership of Ayed Morrar, Palestinian men of all political factions come together to wage an unarmed struggle to preserve their lands. Victory seems unlikely until AyedÂ’s 15-year-old daughter steps in to organize a female contingent that brings the women of Budrus to the front lines in a tense stand-off with the military.

As word of the nonviolent protest spreads, Israeli citizens, international activists and Palestinians from other villages join the people of Budrus to demand that the Barrier be moved. Struggling side by side, father and daughter unleash an inspiring, yet little-known movement that is still gaining ground today. Featuring interviews with unarmed demonstrators, Israeli soldiers and the citizens of Budrus, this harrowing, action-filled, and ultimately inspiring documentary has given hope to audiences around the world with its story of the ground-breaking nonviolent movement spreading across the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
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Follows a Palestinian leader who unites Fatah, Hamas and Israelis in an unarmed movement to save his village from destruction. Success eludes them until his 15-year-old daughter jumps into t... Read allFollows a Palestinian leader who unites Fatah, Hamas and Israelis in an unarmed movement to save his village from destruction. Success eludes them until his 15-year-old daughter jumps into the fray.Follows a Palestinian leader who unites Fatah, Hamas and Israelis in an unarmed movement to save his village from destruction. Success eludes them until his 15-year-old daughter jumps into the fray.
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  • Director
    • Julia Bacha
  • Writers
    • Julia Bacha
    • Mona Eldaief(Story Advisor)
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    • Julia Bacha
  • Writers
    • Julia Bacha
    • Mona Eldaief(Story Advisor)
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      • 8 wins & 4 nominations

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      Ayed Morrar: It's a live bullet. It's like Fallujah, shooting everywhere. It's like a... You hear? It's like a rocket.

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    9/10
    A Protest Movement Ignored by the Media
    This documentary will be an eye-opener for many Americans. It tells the story of an on-going non-violent protest movement on the West Bank of the Palestinian Territories. The movement has been created and led by Palestinians--a people often portrayed as terrorists or fanatics by the Western media. Some intrepid international activists as well as some Israelis have joined the movement, but the focus of this film is on the Palestinians.

    The film portrays the actual protests and the response by the Israeli military. Just as interesting are numerous brief interviews with many people including the leaders of the protests, an Israeli activist and an Israeli military leader on the ground (who I began to suspect was probably later fired, as his comments were damning as well as humorous). Many people might be shocked to see a Hamas member talk about the value of non-violent protest and how he has met progressive Jews whom he now views as comrades. Not a bearded mullah, he is a math teacher.

    The protests I believe were filmed in 2003, but this movement against the Israeli theft of Palestinian land continues on the West Bank. Since it is rarely covered by the Western media, this film may be your only chance to get a good look at it.
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    • Aug 6, 2010

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    • Release date
      • October 8, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Israel
      • Occupied Palestinian Territory
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Arabic
      • Hebrew
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Budrus Has a Hammer
    • Production company
      • Just Vision Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $68,353
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,819
      • Oct 10, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $68,353
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