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The Palestinian

The Palestinian

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 28, 1977

Runtime

1h 6m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

100%

Original Title

The Palestinian

Director

Roy Battersby

Description

A powerful Palestinian documentary starring Vanessa Redgrave about the PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) and its role in Lebanon, as well as the daily struggles and resistance of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. Filmed right after the Tel al-Zaatar massacre, the film highlights the Palestinian fight for identity, dignity, and homeland.