Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land Movie Review 2004

Expose lashing out at the American media's coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Another long-winded attempt at a Michael Moore-style "documentary." Cites twists on terms, such as "retaliate" when Israel makes a move, but using the word "attack" when describing Palestinian operations. On-camera interviews come from unabashedly biased academics and advocates. Makes some stirring observations, but its lack of humor and tunnel-visioned hoopla will turn off most audiences. Ironically, it falls into the category it sets out to derail: juicy propaganda.

Distribution

Arab Film Distribution, 10035 35th Ave., NE, Seattle, WA 98125, Phone: (206)322-0882, Toll-free: 888-591-FILM, Fax: (206)322-4586, Email: info@arabfilm.com

Available on DVD
Running time 80 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Documentary Films, War--General, Middle East, Politics & Government

Cinematography

Kelli Garner

Director

Sut Jhally, Bathsheba Ratzkoff

Music

Thom Monahan

Other

Kenyon King, Bathsheba Ratzkoff

Producer

Bathsheba Ratzkoff, Media Education Foundation