Promises
Synopsis
Documentarians Justine Shapiro and B.Z. Goldberg traveled to Israel to interview Palestinian and Israeli kids ages 11 to 13, assembling their views on living in a society afflicted with violence, separatism and religious and political extremism. This 2002 Oscar nominee for Best Feature Documentary culminates in an astonishing day in which two Israeli children meet Palestinian youngsters at a refugee camp.
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Promises (2001) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Bolado, B. Z. Goldberg, Justine Shapiro
- Screenplay & Story
- B. Z. Goldberg, Justine Shapiro
- Original Title
- Promises
- Country of Origin
- Israel, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Promises Film Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Bolado, B. Z. Goldberg, Justine Shapiro
B. Z. Goldberg, Justine Shapiro
Yoram Millo
Carlos Bolado
B. Z. Goldberg, Justine Shapiro
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Bolado
Director
B. Z. Goldberg
Director
Justine Shapiro
Director
B. Z. Goldberg
Writer
B. Z. Goldberg
Producer
Yoram Millo
Director of Photography
Carlos Bolado
Editor
Justine Shapiro
Writer
Justine Shapiro
Producer
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What is Promises about?
Documentarians Justine Shapiro and B.Z. Goldberg traveled to Israel to interview Palestinian and Israeli kids ages 11 to 13, assembling their views on living in a society afflicted with violence, separatism and religious and political extremism. This 2002 Oscar nominee for Best Feature Documentary culminates in an astonishing day in which two Israeli children meet Palestinian youngsters at a refugee camp.
Who directed Promises?
Promises was directed by Carlos Bolado, B. Z. Goldberg, Justine Shapiro.
Who stars in Promises?
The principal cast of Promises includes Moishe Bar Am, B. Z. Goldberg, Sanabel Hassan.
When was Promises released and how long is it?
Promises was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.