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Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land

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An examination of American and Israeli politicians' influence on media coverage in the Middle East.

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Jonathan Curiel San Francisco Chronicle 03/11/2005
3/4
Deserves attention. Go to Full Review
Jack Mathews New York Daily News 01/28/2005
3/4
Showing the movie would be a great way to open a debate. I would love to hear its charges answered as clearly as they're stated. Go to Full Review
Russell Scott Smith New York Post 01/28/2005
2/4
Often, the movie feels like sitting through a college lecture class. Go to Full Review
Eric Monder Film Journal International 03/31/2005
The film is meant for those curious about untold stories and the stories behind the stories, and it is hard to dismiss out of hand. Go to Full Review
Rob Blackwelder SPLICEDWire 03/20/2005
2.5/4
Phil Hall Film Threat 02/08/2005
3/5
Disturbing and depressing, although a complete historic perspective is missing. Go to Full Review
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10/04/2014 The truth that CNN does not want you to see. See more 08/16/2013 A gem of facts and well put together. This important documentary should be standard material in all schools in North America. See more 04/27/2010 Whatever you think of the delivery of this message - per other comments, "should be part of a school program" - this is a documentary, what did you expect - infotainment from Fox News!!! this is a serious look at the control of "the message" by the media and their lack of trustworthy reporting - i put this up there with "Orwell turns in his grave". Clinical reporting of facts - and yes the format may not thrill you - but the content should put a chill down your spine!! See more 08/03/2009 "you can't defend yourself when you're militarily occupying somebody else's land. that's not defense. call it what you like—that's not defense."— Noam Chomsky See more 07/15/2009 A very decent documentary, though not as interesting after watching Occupation 101. If I watched this documentary first, it might have received a better rating. The comparison between American media and others are great, but it would be nice to compare something more than just BBC. The film also helps look at common reasons for Israel's behavior and explains what those reasons really mean. Also extra props for interviewing Noam Chomsky. See more 06/10/2009 this conflict is terrible no matter how you look at it. this film mostly looks at the media role and methods of how to swing the true story to what they want it to be. Interesting but not the best film i've seen on the subject See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis An examination of American and Israeli politicians' influence on media coverage in the Middle East.
Director
Sut Jhally, Bathsheba Ratzkoff
Screenwriter
Sut Jhally, Bathsheba Ratzkoff
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Arabic
Runtime
1h 20m