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Citizen Nawi

Citizen Nawi

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 6, 2007

Runtime

1h 20m

Original Title

Citizen Nawi

Director

Nissim Mossek

Description

Citizen Nawi documents the tumultuous life of one of the most fascinating men in the Israeli left - Ezra Nawi - a plumber by trade and a political activist who fights for Palestinians' rights. Simultaneously, Nawi engages in a personal battle for his partner Fuad, a Palestinian from Ramallah and an illegal resident chased by law enforcement officials. Tracking the two intertwined parts of Nawi's life, the film uncovers a deep seated racism and homophobia that is common everywhere.