Blue Box

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Blue Box

Released Aug 25, 2023

1h 22m

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History

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The Jewish National Fund's (JNF) beloved Blue Box campaign was internationally successful in raising support for the purchase and forestation of land in Palestine. The trees have since spread their roots, but evidence remains of the Palestinian communities displaced by the once-fragile seedlings. Joseph Weits, filmmaker Michal Weits' great-grandfather, was a key figure in the organization. His private diaries reveal the story of the massive land takeover that led to the creation of the State of Israel. In conversations with her family, she questions his actions, which result in an exploration of Israel's past and an uncomfortable truth.

Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

The familial and personal tensions give it something extra, elevating it beyond the standard historical documentary.

Aug 24, 2023

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Alissa Simon

Variety

This multi-layered documentary will inspire much debate and deserves wide distribution.

May 5, 2021

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Joel Copling

Spectrum Culture

Weits’ own agenda with the documentary lifts Blue Box above the typical success of the form.

Aug 31, 2023

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

A captivating, provocative and illuminating exposé.

Aug 25, 2023

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Harvey S. Karten

Shockya.com

Brings back memories of when people in my neighborhood collected for the Jewish National Fund.

Rated: B +

Nov 18, 2021

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StephenPaul C

The truest 01 hour: and 22 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/25/23

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The Jewish National Fund's (JNF) beloved Blue Box campaign was internationally successful in raising support for the purchase and forestation of land in Palestine. The trees have since spread their roots, but evidence remains of the Palestinian communities displaced by the once-fragile seedlings. Joseph Weits, filmmaker Michal Weits' great-grandfather, was a key figure in the organization. His private diaries reveal the story of the massive land takeover that led to the creation of the State of Israel. In conversations with her family, she questions his actions, which result in an exploration of Israel's past and an uncomfortable truth.

Director: Michal Weits
Producer: Assaf Amir, Ina Fichman, Eric Goossens, Frederik Nicolaï, Uri Smoly
Screenwriter: Marie-Josée Cardinal, Michal Weits
Distributor: Cinephil
Production Co: Yes, Norma Productions, Off World, Intuitive Pictures
Genre: Documentary, History
Original Language: Hebrew
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 25, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 1h 22m