Offering one woman's perspective of the ongoing conflict between Palestinians and Israel, Anna Baltzer—who works with the International Women's Peace Service in the West Bank—shares eyewitness stories and photos. Baltzer is a self-identified “person of privilege” in Palestine, as she is Jewish, white, and American—a background well-suited to explaining to U.S. viewers the structure of the Israeli occupation, its real-life effects on ordinary Palestinians, and the ways in which members of the global community (including many Israelis) are resisting. Baltzer doesn't serve up sociopolitical analysis or present herself as any sort of Middle East expert; instead, Life in Occupied Palestine essentially features Baltzer sitting on a couch doing a PowerPoint presentation while talking about her extensive personal experience and insights. Despite the visual shortcomings, the content is quite compelling, as Baltzer tells stories and explains complex topics in an engaging, non-confrontational manner. Although definitely sympathetic to the Palestinian people, the situation is drawn as a human-rights issue that also adversely affects Israelis, as well as Americans—given that billions of U.S. tax dollars are spent on military and economic assistance in the region. Recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (E. Gieschen)
Life in Occupied Palestine
(2007) 55 min. DVD: $29.95. Knowledge Unlimited. PPR. ISBN: 1-55933-320-0. Volume 26, Issue 2
Life in Occupied Palestine
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