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  • 2002
  • Cowboy Pictures
  • 1 h 46 m
  • 2002
  • Cowboy Pictures
  • 1 h 46 m
Promises

Summary A documentary exploring the Middle East conflict and prospects for peace by drawing viewers into the hearts and minds of seven Palestinian and Israeli children from Jerusalem -- those captured by the region's hatreds as well as those able to transcend them. (Promises Project)

Directed By: B.Z. Goldberg, Justine Shapiro, Carlos Bolado

Written By: Stephen Most, B.Z. Goldberg, Justine Shapiro

  • 2002
  • Cowboy Pictures
  • 1 h 46 m
  • 2002
  • Cowboy Pictures
  • 1 h 46 m

Promises

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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Summary A documentary exploring the Middle East conflict and prospects for peace by drawing viewers into the hearts and minds of seven Palestinian and Israeli children from Jerusalem -- those captured by the region's hatreds as well as those able to transcend them. (Promises Project)

Directed By: B.Z. Goldberg, Justine Shapiro, Carlos Bolado

Written By: Stephen Most, B.Z. Goldberg, Justine Shapiro

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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94% Positive
15 Reviews
6% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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94% Positive
15 Reviews
6% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Extraordinary.
By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW
88
Polarized world views from the mouths of babes -- unfortunately does little to mitigate this depressing image, but much to humanize both sides.
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80
Proves too sincere to exploit its subjects and too honest to manipulate its audience.
By Paul Malcolm FULL REVIEW
80
Demonstrates the unusual power of thoughtful, subjective filmmaking.
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80
Despite its lively tone and brisk editing, the project's sad epilogue -- shot two years later -- suggests that Abraham and Mohammed will be duking it out on the world's dime for some time to come.
By Gregory Weinkauf FULL REVIEW
70
Provides deeply humanistic insight into the complexities of the Middle East conflict that political analysis or front-line news coverage often lacks.
By David Rooney FULL REVIEW
60
Insightful, Oscar-nominated documentary.
By Stephen Miller FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Promises Film Project
Release Date Mar 15, 2002
Duration 1 h 46 m
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Website https://twitter.com/PromisesFilm
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Awards

Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
News & Documentary Emmy Awards
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Vancouver International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

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