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The Prime Ministers: The Pioneers

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Yehuda Avner, aide, note-taker and speechwriter for five prime ministers, reveals new details on the Six-Day War, the development of Israel's relationship with the United States, the fight against terrorism and the aftermath of the Yom Kippur War.

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Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post What makes a good yarn and possibly an important book does not necessarily make for a consistently great or engaging movie. Rated: 2/4 Mar 6, 2014 Full Review Kerry Lengel Arizona Republic "The Prime Ministers: The Pioneers" takes on a vast subject - the history of the modern state of Israel - from a disappointingly narrow perspective. Rated: 2/5 Dec 5, 2013 Full Review John Hartl Seattle Times Sometimes so clunky, it suggests a return to the bad old days when nonfiction films could be mistaken for schoolroom torture devices. Rated: 2/4 Nov 28, 2013 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Avner certainly makes for a compelling figure because of his insight into numerous Israeli PMs and while it might work better as a 731-page book, The Prime Ministers adds visuals by way of the archives. Rated: 3.5/5 May 14, 2024 Full Review Neely Swanson Easy Reader (California) "The Prime Ministers" is, despite its minor flaws and advertised overstatement, is a must-see. Sep 16, 2017 Full Review Andrea Chase Killer Movie Reviews No matter what your political opinion about the Middle East, without understanding how we got to where we are is an indispensable component of determining where we are going next Rated: 4/5 Mar 28, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Amazing, wonderful, nearly unbelievable history in our time. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member How you can give this movie such a low rating is beyond me! Obviously you are totally oblivious to these characters who each took their individual courageous steps into the unknown fully aware that a whole nation's future, albeit a small one, depended on their decisions. Because of them, Israel and its Egyptian and Jordaninas have lived peacefully side by side for 35 and 25 years respectively when in the previous 35 years they went to war 4 times. They proved that if peace is possible between two religions who for thousands of years have been at odds with one another, then neighbors can call upon their natural human desire, strength.compassion,understanding and patience to live side by side no matter where they live. Special respect and thanks to the cast as well as Moriah and of course Simon Wiesenthal Center who gave life to these four individuals, their advisers and their Arab counter parts, President Sadat and King Hussein. More movies such as this are a must for the survival of the new generation to get to know such great historical figures. Watching the movie, there were tears of joy, pride and sadness to all the lost lives and evil arising from distrust and suspicion but can also be removed from among human beings. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Yehuda Avner, aide, note-taker and speechwriter for five prime ministers, reveals new details on the Six-Day War, the development of Israel's relationship with the United States, the fight against terrorism and the aftermath of the Yom Kippur War.
Director
Richard Trank
Producer
Richard Trank, Marvin Hier
Screenwriter
Richard Trank, Marvin Hier
Production Co
Moriah Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 6, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 3, 2017
Runtime
1h 55m
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