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"I'm the only Arab-Israeli-Palestinian-Muslim-Baptist-American World Champion I know."
-Johar Abu Lashin
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RAGING DOVE

Documentary    |   2002   |   54/67 min

English, Arabic |   Subtitles: French, Arabic, Hebrew, English

 

synopsis

Hailed as a "bruising but illuminating" film by The New York Times, Raging Dove follows the story of Johar Abu Lashin, a Palestinian by birth, an Israeli by circumstance, and an American by choice. Regarded as a collaborator by Palestinians, an enemy by Israelis and a foreigner by Americans, he is ultimately torn between his three identities and the wars that rage within and around him. The only place where Abu Lashin can truly find peace is in the ring.

Yet Abu Lashin's desire to bring the ring to his hometown of Nazareth is also his downfall, as he finds himself on unsure footing against an opponent much bigger than him: Middle Eastern politics.

credits

Director: Duki Dror & Tzachi Schiff

Script: Galia Engelmayer Dror

Cinematography: Philippe Bellaiche

Editor: Sara Salomon

selected festivals & screenings

JERUSALEM
FILM FESTIVAL
2016

world distribution

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