Falasha: Agony of the Black Jews
Synopsis
Filmed at great personal risk, this documentary exposes the plight of "the last tribe of Israel", the Falashas of Ethiopia. They are persecuted by the Ethiopians for being Jewish and subject also to Israeli discrimination. The impoverished Falashas live in tiny, mountainous villages where the film crew found them practicing their religion in isolation, as they have done for the past 2,000 years. These Ethiopian Jews long to go to Zion, but the government will not allow them to emigrate and deals harshly with those who endeavor to escape.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Raymont
- Original Title
- Falasha: Agony of the Black Jews
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Raymont
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Raymont
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Falasha: Agony of the Black Jews
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What is Falasha: Agony of the Black Jews about?
Filmed at great personal risk, this documentary exposes the plight of "the last tribe of Israel", the Falashas of Ethiopia. They are persecuted by the Ethiopians for being Jewish and subject also to Israeli discrimination. The impoverished Falashas live in tiny, mountainous villages where the film crew found them practicing their religion in isolation, as they have done for the past 2,000 years. These Ethiopian Jews long to go to Zion, but the government will not allow them to emigrate and deals harshly with those who endeavor to escape.
Who directed Falasha: Agony of the Black Jews?
Falasha: Agony of the Black Jews was directed by Peter Raymont.
Who stars in Falasha: Agony of the Black Jews?
The principal cast of Falasha: Agony of the Black Jews includes Not specified.
When was Falasha: Agony of the Black Jews released and how long is it?
Falasha: Agony of the Black Jews was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 28m.