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201753 minPG-13documentary

This is Palestine

201753 minPG-13documentary

After 50 years of occupation in the West Bank and a decade of blockade in Gaza, John McColgan traveled through the occupied Palestinian territories.

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After 50 years of occupation in the West Bank and a decade of blockade in Gaza, John McColgan traveled through the occupied Palestinian territories.

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Gerry McColgandirector

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John McColgan travels through the West Bank and Gaza, regions marked by decades of conflict. The film addresses 50 years of Israeli occupation in the West Bank and a decade of blockade in Gaza. It captures the daily struggles faced by Palestinians and highlights various partnerships aimed at improving living conditions. Through personal stories and community initiatives, the documentary presents a complex picture of life in the occupied territories as of 2017.

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