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