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PROMISES is a compelling and humorous look at the Middle East conflict through the eyes of seven children growing up in Jerusalem, living only 20 minutes apart but locked in separate worlds. PROMISES explores the boundaries that lie between Palestinian and Israeli children, and a few who dared to cross the lines to meet their neighbors.
Co-presentation with P.O.V.
Premiere: P.O.V., December 13, 2001 at 9 PM
"... deeply humanistic insight into the complexities of the Middle East conflict that political analysis or news coverage often lacks... This well crafted film surprises with an exhaustive background, a nonpartisan position, a personal, affecting focus and a wrenching sense of stolen innocence."
- Variety
"Extraordinary... an intensely personal and insightful documentary that...demonstrates the unusual power of thoughtful, subjective filmmaking."
- New York Times
"PROMISES is so good that you want everyone you know to see it... The film captures the essence of the never-ending war... but it is also filled with humor."
- The Jerusalem Report
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Home Video:
Roco Films
Educational Video:
Promises Film Company
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Golden Gate Award, Bay Area Documentary Winner, San Francisco International Film Festival
[2001]
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Golden Gate Award, Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature, San Francisco International Film Festival
[2001]
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People's Choice Award and Diversity and Spirit Award, Vancouver International Film Festival
[2001]
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Audience Award, Rotterdam International Film Festival
[2001]
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Freedom of Expression Award, Munich International Film Festival
[2001]
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Festival Award, Jerusalem International Film Festival
[2001]
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Ecumenical Jury Award, Locarno International Film Festival
[2001]
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Spirit of Diversity Award, Vancouver International Film Festival
[2001]
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Best Documentary, Hamptons International Film Festival
[2001]
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First Prize Documentary, Valladolid Int'l Film Festival, Spain
[2001]
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Best Documentary and Audience Award, Mostra Internacional de Cinema / Sao Paulo International Film Festival
[2001]
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Best Background Informational Documentary, News and Documentary Emmy Awards
[2001]
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Best Documentary, News and Documentary Emmy Awards
[2001]
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Best Documentary Feature Nomination, Academy Awards
[2002]
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