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Quest for the Lost Tribes is a Canadian documentary directed by Simcha Jacobovici. It investigates claims that certain populations in Africa and Asia are descendants of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel. The film takes viewers to various locations to examine these assertions, providing a mix of cultural exploration and historical inquiry.
The documentary premiered on November 22, 1998, at the John Bassett Theatre in Toronto and was later broadcast on CBC Television in Canada and A&E in the United States in 2000. It received a Genie Award nomination for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 20th Genie Awards in 2000, reflecting its impact within the Canadian film landscape.
Why Watch
- •Meet Simcha Jacobovici and his quest for lost tribes.
- •Find out about claims of tribes in Africa and Asia.
- •See the film that earned a Genie Award nomination.
Did You Know
•The film premiered on November 22, 1998, in Toronto.
•It was broadcast by CBC Television in Canada and A&E in the U.S. in 2000.
•The film received a Genie Award nomination in 2000 for Best Feature Length Documentary.
•The documentary has a duration of 100 minutes.
Perfect For
Jewish historyCultural anthropologyDocumentary enthusiasts