The Human Factor

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The Human Factor

PG-13

Released Jan 22, 2021

1h 48m

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With unprecedented access to the foremost American negotiators, THE HUMAN FACTOR is the behind-the-scenes story from the last 25 years, of how the United States came within reach of pulling off the impossible -- securing peace between Israel and its neighbors. Today, the need to learn from past mistakes couldn't be more urgent.

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A rare opportunity to look back at history being made, The Human Factor offers an engrossing behind-the-scenes look at efforts to end generations of bloodshed.

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Linda Marric

The Jewish Chronicle

A sharp and commendably detailed account that is likely to shed some light on the current situation in the Middle-East.

Rated: 4/5

May 28, 2021

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Daphne Merkin

The New Republic

Dror Moreh's new documentary is an intimate study of the talks' top negotiators and what they missed.

May 24, 2021

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Does for behind-the-scenes statecraft and diplomacy what Errol Morris's 2003 film The Fog of War did for military strategy.

Rated: 4/5

May 23, 2021

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

The elements explored are of great interest, and the layers peeled back are revealing in a way that illuminates an arduous process that's fascinating to explore.

Rated: 7/10

Jun 5, 2022

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Dan Buffa

St. Louis Jewish Light

I am not sure if this is Academy Award-worthy just yet, but I highly recommend it. At the very least, a conversation will be started after leaving the theater.

Rated: B+

Jun 12, 2021

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Aine O'Connor

Sunday Independent (Ireland)

It feels as if, at this delicate time, we need to pay special heed to the lessons of other conflicts.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 11, 2021

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Definitely a great film to watch for anyone who isn't already aware of this complex history.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Presents a cogent and involving view of the Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts, mainly from 1991 until the end of Bill Clinton's first term, told through the recollections of United States negotiators charged with brokering a peace. https://youmovise.com/the-head-of/ https://youmovise.com/there-is-america/ https://youmovise.com/dasht-e-moghan/ https://youmovise.com/they-paid-read/ https://youmovise.com/arkadi-dumikyan-te-achqers-qez-voronen/

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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With unprecedented access to the foremost American negotiators, THE HUMAN FACTOR is the behind-the-scenes story from the last 25 years, of how the United States came within reach of pulling off the impossible -- securing peace between Israel and its neighbors. Today, the need to learn from past mistakes couldn't be more urgent.

Director: Dror Moreh
Producer: Dror Moreh, Teddy Leifer
Screenwriter: Dror Moreh
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Rise Films, DMP Films
Rating: PG-13 (Some Violence/Bloody Images)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 22, 2021, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters): May 7, 2021
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 14, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $36.1K
Runtime: 1h 48m

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