Almost Friends & Freedom Runners
Explore some of Israel’s social challenges through the eyes of children
Watch Both Short FIlms the same day
Almost Friends
Director: Nitzan Ofir, Barak Heymann
60 Minutes | Documentary | Israel | Hebrew
Two girls meet as pen-pals. Samar's father comes a Palestinian town, and Linor's family was evacuated from a Jewish settlement. The girls meet and an instant bond is struck. Nevertheless, reality overpowers the friendship.
Media Kit Almost Friends
Freedom Runners
Director: David Wachsmann
50 Minutes | Documentary | Israel | Hebrew
An Israeli high school teacher started a running club for African migrants several years ago and that alone got a lot of attention, but then they won every race! Because of their citizenship status, they weren't initially given their proper awards. One of those kids now attends university in Miami.
Media Kit: Freedom Runners
Wednesday May 9 - 7:30pm and Thursday May 10 - 10:30am - $15 @ JCC
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