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  • 2013
  • Cinema Libre Studio
  • 1 h 15 m
  • 2013
  • Cinema Libre Studio
  • 1 h 15 m

Summary The ancient walled city of Akka in northern Israel is inhabited by Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Baha'i, but its history goes all the way back to rule of the Egyptian Pharaohs. As Akka undergoes harsh economic pressures and vast social change, the present-day situation is causing Arab families to leave the places where they have grown r...

Directed By: Gina Angelone, Mouna Stewart, Patrick Alexander Stewart

Written By: Gina Angelone

  • 2013
  • Cinema Libre Studio
  • 1 h 15 m
  • 2013
  • Cinema Libre Studio
  • 1 h 15 m

It's Better to Jump

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Summary The ancient walled city of Akka in northern Israel is inhabited by Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Baha'i, but its history goes all the way back to rule of the Egyptian Pharaohs. As Akka undergoes harsh economic pressures and vast social change, the present-day situation is causing Arab families to leave the places where they have grown r...

Directed By: Gina Angelone, Mouna Stewart, Patrick Alexander Stewart

Written By: Gina Angelone

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
34
17% Positive
1 Review
50% Mixed
3 Reviews
33% Negative
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
34
17% Positive
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50% Mixed
3 Reviews
33% Negative
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63
Nov 22, 2013
Technically, the film isn’t terribly exciting: talking heads interspersed with shots of young people making their symbolic “leap of faith” from the walls. But the directors have chosen eloquent interviewees, and the passionate attachment they feel for their city gives the film heart.
By Farran Smith Nehme FULL REVIEW
40
Jan 1, 2014
This brief film often feels like an extended gripe session instead of something more profound or game-changing.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
40
Nov 21, 2013
The film feels like a work of community advocacy.
By Nicolas Rapold FULL REVIEW
40
Nov 21, 2013
Directors Patrick Alexander Stewart, Gina M. Angelone and Mouna B. Stewart have failed to construct the often emotional personal accounts into a compelling film.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
30
Nov 25, 2013
The three director-producers’ inability to come up with stronger narrative or thematic organization makes “It’s Better to Jump” play like the professionally polished side product of a vacation stay.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
20
Nov 19, 2013
Without comments from Akka's Jewish residents or any conflicting voices, the film plays like a propagandistic attempt to reshape historical and contemporary narratives.
By Nick Schager FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Patrick Stewart Productions
Release Date Nov 22, 2013
Duration 1 h 15 m
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Website http://www.cinemalibrestudio.com/
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Awards

Barcelona International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Oaxaca FilmFest, MX
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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