Review of Promises (2001) by Randy B — 28 Sep 2007
On film conflict itself is sometimes overrated. PROMISES is a very powerful film due to its covering the byproduct of conflict. These kids (Israelis and Palestinians) are so deeply rooted in their heritages' ongoing toxicity, it's truly upsetting to see what nastiness and poison can come from the mouths of babes.
Equally, it's pretty amazing to watch the emotional, political, and logistical wrangling involved to get a group of kids together. As far as documentaries go, it's certainly one that gets by on the quality of its subjects rather than any cleverness in its style, but in what he captures here, Goldberg paints one of the clearest pictures of the Israel-Palestine captured on film released in North America.
This review of Promises (2001) was written by Randy B on 28 Sep 2007.
Promises has generally received very positive reviews.
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