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Deep Dive: The Human Factor (2021)

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The Human Factor
The Human Factor is a documentary that chronicles the United States' thirty-year effort to achieve peace in the Middle East. Directed by Dror Moreh, the film presents the story from the perspective of American mediators who were directly involved in negotiations. It provides an in-depth look at the complexities and dynamics of diplomacy in a region marked by conflict. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2019, and was later released in the United States on January 22, 2021. It features interviews and insights from key figures such as Martin Indyk, Gamal Helal, and Dennis Ross, illustrating the behind-the-scenes actions that shaped significant diplomatic efforts.

Why Watch

  • •See Martin Indyk's insights on Middle East diplomacy.
  • •Find out about missed opportunities in peace negotiations.
  • •Meet key American mediators involved in the process.

Did You Know

•The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2019.
•It was released in the United States on January 22, 2021.
•On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 96% approval rating based on 47 reviews.
•Metacritic assigned the film a score of 78 out of 100 based on 14 critics.

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Middle East historyDiplomatic negotiationsPolitical documentaries