Raging Dove
Synopsis
Hailed as a “bruising but illuminating” film by The New York Times, Raging Dove follows the story of Johar Abu Lashin, a Palestinian by birth, an Israeli by circumstance, and an American by choice. Regarded as a collaborator by Palestinians, an enemy by Israelis and a foreigner by Americans, he is ultimately torn between his three identities and the wars that rage within and around him. The only place where Abu Lashin can truly find peace is in the ring. Yet Abu Lashin’s desire to bring the ring to his hometown of Nazareth is also his downfall, as he finds himself on unsure footing against an opponent much bigger than him: Middle Eastern politics.
Credits
Director(s)
Duki Dror, Tzachi Schiff
Producer(s)
Duki Dror
Script
Galia Engelmayer Dror
Cinematography
Philippe Bellaiche
Editor
Sara Salomon
Original Music
Israel Bright
Original Language
Hebrew, English, Arabic
Subtitles
French, Arabic, Hebrew, English
Festival Highlights
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Best Documentary
Docaviv Film Festival2002
Reviews
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""Riveting boxing film ... raw and gripping ... outstanding film!""
- Dox Magazine
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""I'm the only Arab-Israeli-Palestinian-Muslim-Baptist-American World Champion I know""
- Johar Abu Lashin
