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201327 minPGdocumentary

A Captive Childhood

201327 minPGdocumentary

Children in Jerusalem experience severe restrictions on their freedom and development due to the ongoing Israeli occupation, impacting their daily lives and education.

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Children in Jerusalem experience severe restrictions on their freedom and development due to the ongoing Israeli occupation, impacting their daily lives and education.

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Rafat Abu Zaiddirector

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Children in Jerusalem face restrictions in their homes due to the Israeli occupation. They remain confined, unable to play freely or attend school. These limitations affect their daily lives and development. The film documents the constraints imposed on these children and the impact on their childhood. It tells their stories through interviews and visuals that depict their experiences. The film runs for 27 minutes and was released in 2013.

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