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Critic William Thomas
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Child's eye view of the Palestinian question...

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Cast & Crew

Carlos Bolado
Director
Justine Shapiro
Director
B.Z. Goldberg
As Himself
B.Z. Goldberg
Director
Sanabel Hassan
As Herself

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Promises is a documentary that offers a fresh and candid perspective on the Middle East conflict, seen through the eyess of seven children growing up in Jerusalem. Despite living just 20 minutes apart, these Palestinian and Israeli children live in separate worlds, with little opportunity to interact. The film follows their journey as they courageously cross the lines that divide them, offering a glimmer of hope for a better future. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary in 2002, Promises is a powerful and moving portrayal of the human side of the conflict, told through the voices of those who will inherit the future.

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