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Budrus

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Community organizer Ayed Morrar seeks help from Palestinian and Israeli activists to help his village mount nonviolent protests against Israel's expropriation of their West Bank land.

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Tom Long Detroit News This all goes on until Bacha either runs out of budget, patience or film, and ends up cutting to the somewhat positive results. Rated: C+ Mar 18, 2011 Full Review Walter V. Addiego San Francisco Chronicle No one can believe that "Budrus" is showing us the key to peace in the Middle East. But any positive note about this most intractable of conflicts should be savored. Rated: 3/4 Jan 13, 2011 Full Review John Hartl Seattle Times Bacha, who worked on the impressive 2004 documentary "Control Room," does well to focus on one tiny town and its leading citizens; "Budrus" is at its best when she keeps the scale small. Rated: 3/4 Dec 16, 2010 Full Review Mohammed Elshimi emel Budrus compellingly captures the story of hope and the power of people to organise and achieve success against the powerful. Jul 21, 2021 Full Review Michael Atkinson In These Times Morrar is the kind of man who pursues collective social progress rather than headlines or offices. He is the governor or congressman we wish we all had but never do. Apr 18, 2016 Full Review Harvey S. Karten Modamag.com An intense, albeit one-sided, documentary on location during demonstrations by the Palestinians in the village of Budrus against Israeli encroachments. Rated: B+ Apr 14, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Ayed Morrar organizes a Gandhi-esque resistance to Israeli expansion into Palestine. This powerful documentary captures the strength of the Palestinian people and serves as a welcome response to those critics who argue that the Palestinians exclusively resist their colonization through violence. Morrar emerges as a simple, honest, and austere man, and though the film drags at times, the overall message rings resoundingly. Overall, it's good to see a positive story of resistance coming from this area of intractable differences. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member *Nothing scares the army more than nonviolent opposition.* This fascinating and tragic documentary tracks the Israeli confiscation of farm land from a small Palestinian village in the early 2000s. It provides a modern example of the complaint of Ezekiel, *The people of the land have used oppressions, committed robbery, and mistreated the poor and needy; and they wrongfully oppress the stranger.* - Ez. 22:29. The village, Budrus, offers nonviolent resistance, especially the Palestinian women, and the situation takes a fascinating turn when Israeli citizens join with the Palestinians to resist the Israeli government incursions. *I saw in reality Israelis defending me from the soldiers of the Occupation. It was strange to see a Jew standing side by side with me,* says one of the Palestinian participants. The Budrus situation was a mere slice of the ongoing injustice, and Americans should make an effort to see this award-winning film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member How can I use 'quote marks'? Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Non-violence please. Another useful documentary. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member This documentary tells one story about a small village, Budrus located in the Occupied West Bank. Israeli soldiers arrive to build a barrier fence that will run right through their land including uprooting their beloved olive trees. Ayed Morrar organized a group of men to hold a non-violent demonstration to block the bulldozers brought in to tear down trees and clear the land. Their efforts were not too successful. His 15 year old daughter said, "Where are the women?" She understood how women could bring a new dynamic to their protest. This film is a great example of how peace can be achieved with bi-partisan support. It's sad to see how politics becomes a barrier to peace, but hopeful to see how human beings can overcome those forces. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member A little candle of hope in the seemingly endless Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Must be seen for its human content. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Community organizer Ayed Morrar seeks help from Palestinian and Israeli activists to help his village mount nonviolent protests against Israel's expropriation of their West Bank land.
Director
Julia Bacha
Producer
Ronit Avni, Julia Bacha
Screenwriter
Julia Bacha
Distributor
Balcony Releasing
Production Co
Just Vision Films
Genre
Documentary, Action, Biography
Original Language
Arabic
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 8, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$68.4K
Runtime
1h 18m
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