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Description:
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 Ayed’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.
DVD Special Features:
Trailer
Q&A with Director
Checkpoints Award
“What’s your Calling”
Language: Arabic, Hebrew & English | Subtitles: English
Reviews:
“A poignant chronicle… This inspiring documentary stresses peaceful resistance as the best means of conflict resolution.” - Variety
“A complex … documentary that shows a balanced picture of its competing protagonists. It finds a story for the future… in the shape of a social movement driven by pragmatism.” - Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitun
“A moving sliver of hope that nonviolent resistance may yet blossom out of violence.” – New York Magazine
“A powerful film filled with the kind of hope you rarely see around this issue.” – Michael Moore
“ This story is a journey that stretches beyond borders to provide hope, and it should be seen by everyone.” – Jessica Alba, Actress
“A strong piece of work from intelligent filmmakers.” – The Jewish Week
“Budrus chronicles a small victory in a much larger and uncertain battle, but with so much hopelessness in the region, it’s worth highlighting and, hopefully, emulating.” – The Nation
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At Festivals
Winner, Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival, 2011
Winner, Inaugural Ridenhour Documentary Film Prize, 2011
Winner, Amnesty’s Matter of Act Human Rights Award, 2011
Winner, Panorama Audience Award Second Prize, Berlin International Film Festival, 2010
Winner, Special Jury Mention, Tribeca Film Festival, 2010
Winner, Audience Award, San Francisco International Film Festival, 2010
Winner, Honorable Mention Spirit of Freedom Award, Jerusalem International Film Festival 2010
Winner, Witness Award at Silverdocs Film Festival, 2010
Winner, Honorable Mention of the Jury, Documenta Madrid 10
Winner, Amnesty Italia Award, Pesaro Film Festival, 2010
Winner, Founders Prize, Best of Fest, Nonfiction, Traverse City Film Festival, 2010
Winner, Checkpoints Award, Bergen International Film Festival, 2010
Winner, Festival des Libertés Prize, Festival des Libertés, 2010
Winner, Spirit of Freedom Documentary Award, Bahamas International Film Festival, 2010
Cultural Bridge Gala, Dubai International Film Festival, 2009
Official Selection, Human Rights Watch International Film Festival London, 2010
Official Selection, Thessaloniki International Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, E Tudo Verdade/It’s All True Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Hot Docs Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Sydney Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Planete Doc Review, 2010
Official Selection, Documentarist Film Festival, Istanbul, 2010
Official Selection, DokuFest Kosovo, 2010
Official Selection, Woods Hole Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Rhode Island International Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, EBS International Documentary Festival, Korea, 2010
Official Selection, Festival do Rio, 2010
Official Selection, Take One Action Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Bergen International Film Festival, Norway, 2010
Official Selection, Mumbai International Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Festival des Libertes, 2010
Official Selection, Doha Tribeca Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Jihlava International Documentary Festival, 2010
Official Selection, St. Louis International Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Milwaukee International Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Jakarta International Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Bend Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Toronto Palestine Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Boston Palestine Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Arab Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Rehoboth Beach Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Ad Hoc: Inconvenient Films, 2010
Official Selection, One World Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Lens Politica Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Doha Tribeca Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Reykjavik International Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Camden International Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Palestine Human Rights Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, Global Peace Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, International Women’s Film Festival, 2010
Official Selection, San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, 2010
Additional Awards:
Winner, King Hussein Leadership Prize, 2009
