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Inventing Our Life: The Kibbutz Experiment

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In a history of Israel's kibbutz movement, a new generation struggles to ensure its survival in a rapidly changing world.

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Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 06/08/2012
4/5
It all makes for an enlightening and evocative snapshot. Go to Full Review Peter Rainer Christian Science Monitor 04/27/2012
B
Freilich includes interviews with three generations of kibbutzniks and some fascinating historical footage going back to the 1920s. Go to Full Review Ella Taylor NPR 04/26/2012
Inventing Our Life hosts a conversation about a utopian dream as it encounters the realities of social change and human limitation. Go to Full Review Ethan Alter Film Journal International 04/26/2012
An unimaginative but sturdy account of the Israeli kibbutz movement. Go to Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 04/25/2012
3/5
An ethically rich and bold documentary on the 100 year old kibbutz movement in Israel. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Toby Perl Freilich

Director

Tracy Thorne

Narrator

Toby Perl Freilich

Screenwriter

Toby Perl Freilich

Producer

Itamar Hadar

Cinematographer

Juliet Weber

Film Editing

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Movie Info

Synopsis In a history of Israel's kibbutz movement, a new generation struggles to ensure its survival in a rapidly changing world.
Director
Toby Perl Freilich
Producer
Toby Perl Freilich
Screenwriter
Toby Perl Freilich
Distributor
First Run
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 25, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$14.4K
Runtime
1h 21m