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Sayed Kashua - Forever Scared

200953 minPGdocumentary

Sayed Kashua feels he doesn't belong, facing rejection from both Jews and Arabs throughout his life.

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Dorit Zimbalist

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Sayed Kashua feels he doesn't belong, facing rejection from both Jews and Arabs throughout his life.

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Sayed Kashua navigates life in Israel, feeling a constant sense of alienation. Jews view him as an outsider due to his Arab background, while Arabs see his success as a betrayal. Kashua describes himself as always being perceived as “the Other.” His struggles with identity and belonging unfold in the 53-minute documentary, which presents his fears and conflicts within a divided society.

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