With Shimon Ballas, Sami Michael, Moussa Houry, Samir Naqqash, Ella Habiba Shohat. Originally produced as a documentary film in 2002. Widescreen format (1.66:1). Special features: introduction to the film (in English, French or German, 29 min.); participant bios (in English); participant interviews (with same language options as the film). Disc menus in English.
Summary:
Focuses on the story of four Baghdadi Jews, all former members of the Iraqi Communist Party who were forced to emigrate at Israel's founding. They discuss their lives in Iraq among other Arabs, acclimating to life in Israel, and how their identity as Arabs has changed with time. Also features Professor Ella Shohat, who examines the cliches of Oriental Jews in the history of Israeli cinema.
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