Inventing Our Life: The Kibbutz Experiment

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Inventing Our Life: The Kibbutz Experiment

Released Apr 25, 2012

1h 21m

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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.

Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

It all makes for an enlightening and evocative snapshot.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 8, 2012

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Peter Rainer

Christian Science Monitor

Freilich includes interviews with three generations of kibbutzniks and some fascinating historical footage going back to the 1920s.

Rated: B

Apr 27, 2012

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Ella Taylor

NPR

Inventing Our Life hosts a conversation about a utopian dream as it encounters the realities of social change and human limitation.

Apr 26, 2012

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Ethan Alter

Film Journal International

An unimaginative but sturdy account of the Israeli kibbutz movement.

Apr 26, 2012

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

An ethically rich and bold documentary on the 100 year old kibbutz movement in Israel.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 25, 2012

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Kam Williams

AALBC.com

A valuable history lesson about an idealistic blueprint for nirvana ultimately frustrated by something as simple as basic human nature.

Rated: 4/4

Apr 25, 2012

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Narrator

Toby Perl Freilich

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Toby Perl Freilich

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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