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Award winning Occupation 101 – Voices of the Silenced Majority is powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The film offers comprehensive analysis, refutes common myths and exposes hidden truths about this conflict. It also describes life under Israeli military rule, the role of the United States, and the major obstacles that stand in the way of peace. Leading Middle East scholars, peace activists, journalists, religious leaders and humanitarian workers explain the roots of the conflict and the realities of Palestinian life today.
The film covers a wide range of topics, including the first wave of Jewish immigration from Europe in the 1880’s, the 1920 tensions, the 1948 war, the 1967 war, the first Intifada of 1987, the Oslo Peace Process, Settlement expansion, the role of the United States Government, the second Intifada of 2000, the separation barrier and the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, as well as many heart wrenching testimonials from victims of this tragedy.
You will not find this information and analysis in the pages of the mainstream media. If you want to understand why Palestinians continue to resist Israeli occupation, watch this film.
Israeli peace activist Jeff Halpner, who appears in the film, will be in Winnipeg Jan. 24 to 26.