Documentary films serve as non-fictional motion-picture historical records intended to document reality in the way events truly happened. These films tell important and often unknown stories that bring a greater awareness to a wider audience. These films are some of the best resources for information about challenging times, topics, political upheaval, influential people and events, and more.
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Farha
Farha is a historical drama based on a true story of a Palestinian girl’s coming-of-age during the Nakba, which is the 1948 displacement of Palestinians from their homes. The film was directed by Darin J. Sallam and premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2021....
1948: Creation and Catastrophe
The movie, 1948: Creation and Catastrophe, describes the events underlying the establishment of Israel through the personal recollections of both Palestinians and Israelis. This documentary was the last chance for many Israelis and Palestinians to narrate their...
Young Jewish and Left
A celebration of diversity, Young Jewish and Left weaves queer culture, Jewish Arab history, secular Yiddishkeit, anti-racist analysis, and religious/spiritual traditions into a multi-layered tapestry of Leftist politics. Personal experiences from many of today’s...