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06/06/2013 Ayed Morrar organizes a Gandhi-esque resistance to Israeli expansion into Palestine. This powerful documentary captures the strength of the Palestinian people and serves as a welcome response to those critics who argue that the Palestinians exclusively resist their colonization through violence. Morrar emerges as a simple, honest, and austere man, and though the film drags at times, the overall message rings resoundingly. Overall, it's good to see a positive story of resistance coming from this area of intractable differences. See more 04/28/2013 *Nothing scares the army more than nonviolent opposition.* This fascinating and tragic documentary tracks the Israeli confiscation of farm land from a small Palestinian village in the early 2000s. It provides a modern example of the complaint of Ezekiel, *The people of the land have used oppressions, committed robbery, and mistreated the poor and needy; and they wrongfully oppress the stranger.* - Ez. 22:29. The village, Budrus, offers nonviolent resistance, especially the Palestinian women, and the situation takes a fascinating turn when Israeli citizens join with the Palestinians to resist the Israeli government incursions. *I saw in reality Israelis defending me from the soldiers of the Occupation. It was strange to see a Jew standing side by side with me,* says one of the Palestinian participants. The Budrus situation was a mere slice of the ongoing injustice, and Americans should make an effort to see this award-winning film. See more 04/28/2013 How can I use 'quote marks'? See more 02/16/2013 Non-violence please. Another useful documentary. See more 12/15/2012 This documentary tells one story about a small village, Budrus located in the Occupied West Bank. Israeli soldiers arrive to build a barrier fence that will run right through their land including uprooting their beloved olive trees. Ayed Morrar organized a group of men to hold a non-violent demonstration to block the bulldozers brought in to tear down trees and clear the land. Their efforts were not too successful. His 15 year old daughter said, "Where are the women?" She understood how women could bring a new dynamic to their protest. This film is a great example of how peace can be achieved with bi-partisan support. It's sad to see how politics becomes a barrier to peace, but hopeful to see how human beings can overcome those forces. See more 11/19/2012 A little candle of hope in the seemingly endless Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Must be seen for its human content. See more Read all reviews

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