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Raging Dove
Boxer Johar Abu Lashin dreams of winning a world title in Nazareth and then in his hometown of Gaza, but faces challenges amidst the political situation in the Middle East. Can his journey to winning a title prize in the ring make him a hero in the eyes of both Israelis and Palestinians?
Festivals and Awards:
DocAviv Israel, 2002 - Best Documentary; Valley Film Festival, Los Angeles, 2002 - Best Documentary; South by Southwest, Texas, 2002; Double Take, 2002; Ontario, 2002; San Francisco International Film Festival, 2002 - Golden Gate Award; Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, USA, 2002; Leipzig DocFest, 2002
Director: Duki Dror
Producer: Duki Dror
Cinematographer: Philippe Bellaiche
Editor: Sara Solomon
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television; Noga Communications – Channel 8; Makor Foundation; Cinema Project
Subtitles: English, Hebrew
Film Name in Hebrew: השכן של ישו
Category: Environment / Identity / Immigration / Israeli-Palestinian Conflict / Minorities / Sport
Tag Words: Battle Boxing conflict flag Johar Abu Lachine symbol
Boxer Johar Abu Lashin dreams of winning a world title in Nazareth and then in his hometown of Gaza, but faces challenges amidst the political situation in the Middle East. Can his journey to winning a title prize in the ring make him a hero in the eyes of both Israelis and Palestinians?
Festivals and Awards:
DocAviv Israel, 2002 - Best Documentary; Valley Film Festival, Los Angeles, 2002 - Best Documentary; South by Southwest, Texas, 2002; Double Take, 2002; Ontario, 2002; San Francisco International Film Festival, 2002 - Golden Gate Award; Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, USA, 2002; Leipzig DocFest, 2002
Director: Duki Dror
Producer: Duki Dror
Cinematographer: Philippe Bellaiche
Editor: Sara Solomon
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television; Noga Communications – Channel 8; Makor Foundation; Cinema Project
Subtitles: English, Hebrew
Film Name in Hebrew: השכן של ישו
Category: Environment / Identity / Immigration / Israeli-Palestinian Conflict / Minorities / Sport
Tag Words: Battle Boxing conflict flag Johar Abu Lachine symbol
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