Exodus 1947
“The ship that launched a nation”
Synopsis
Exodus 1947 is a one hour PBS documentary narrated by Morley Safer with a score by Ilan Rechtman. The Exodus 1947 voyage acted as a catalyst in forming the new State of Israel. The documentary focuses on clandestine and "illegal" American efforts to finance and crew the most infamous of ten American ships that attempted to bring Jewish refugees to Palestine.
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Exodus 1947 Documentary Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-17
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elizabeth Rodgers, Robby Henson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robby Henson, Elizabeth Rodgers
- Original Score
- Ilan Rechtman
- Original Title
- Exodus 1947
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Maryland Public Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elizabeth Rodgers, Robby Henson
Robby Henson, Elizabeth Rodgers
Ilan Rechtman
Robby Henson, Elizabeth Rodgers
Department Leadership Roster
Robby Henson
Writer
Robby Henson
Producer
Elizabeth Rodgers
Writer
Elizabeth Rodgers
Director
Elizabeth Rodgers
Producer
Robby Henson
Director
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What is Exodus 1947 about?
Exodus 1947 is a one hour PBS documentary narrated by Morley Safer with a score by Ilan Rechtman. The Exodus 1947 voyage acted as a catalyst in forming the new State of Israel. The documentary focuses on clandestine and "illegal" American efforts to finance and crew the most infamous of ten American ships that attempted to bring Jewish refugees to Palestine.
Who directed Exodus 1947?
Exodus 1947 was directed by Elizabeth Rodgers, Robby Henson.
Who stars in Exodus 1947?
The principal cast of Exodus 1947 includes Murray Aronoff, Ike Aronowitz, David Ben-Gurion, Eli Bergman, Moe Bernstein.
When was Exodus 1947 released and how long is it?
Exodus 1947 was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Exodus 1947?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Exodus 1947 was composed by Ilan Rechtman.