Using only rare archival and newsreel footage, this film tells the story of Muslims, Jews and Christians living in Jerusalem and the region of Palestine under the Ottoman Empire through current times. In 1948, the foundation of the state of Israel split the land between Israelis and Palestinians, turning the region into a volatile linchpin in global efforts to keep the world at peace. PALESTINE: STORY OF A LAND asks whether negotiations can lead to a harmonious coexistence on this troubled land.