A groundbreaking film that changes the conversation around Israel and Palestine. Read more
A groundbreaking film that changes the conversation around Israel and Palestine.
About this project
About the Film
A People Without a Land, is a feature-length documentary that challenges the conventional wisdom about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Why Are We Making This Film?
A People Without a Land grew out of our frustration with the narrowness and lack of depth that characterizes so many discussions about the conflict. We wanted to make a film that would both broaden the conversation and articulate a vision for a real and lasting solution. Unlike many films about Israel/Palestine, we do not limit our field of vision to Israel’s 1967 occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. A People Without a Land examines the questions that lie at the heart of the conflict: Why has the peace process failed? What does it mean that Israel is a Jewish State? What should happen to the millions of Palestinian refugees? How about the Palestinian citizens of Israel, or the West Bank settlers? We believe that by directly addressing these questions, we can jump-start a conversation that will ultimately lead to a just solution.
What Will the Money Be Used For?
Making a feature-length documentary is expensive. The good news is that our film is very far along. A People Without a Land is in post-production, which means that we’ve already finished shooting the film and we are now one year into editing. Thanks to a previous campaign, we have been able to go from 360 hours of raw footage down to a 75 minute rough cut, complete with subtitles. But we’re not quite there yet. In particular, we need motion graphics work, color correction, sound editing, and sound mixing. And of course, there are the costs associated with procuring archival footage.
Participants
Here are some of the remarkable individuals featured in our film:
Ali Abunimah, co-founder of the Electronic Intifada
Eitan Bronstein, founder of Zochrot
Ghada Karmi, Physician and Middle East Scholar
Neta Golan, co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement.
Music
We feel very lucky to have Daniel Kahn and the Painted Bird on board with our film. I think you’ll agree that their music is a perfect complement to our project. We also feel lucky to be working with the talented Alan Sufrin of Stereo Sinai who is in the process of composing an original score for the film. With partners like these, we feel confident that A People Without a Land will be a powerful emotional experience.
How YOU can make a difference
Every donation (no matter what size) gets us closer to our goal, and gets you a huge THANK-YOU from us. Kickstarter is all-or-nothing, so we are relying on you.
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Risks and challenges
Independent documentary filmmaking is a risky endeavor beset on all sides by intimidating challenges. This is even more true of films that deal with contentious political issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But once you accept the challenges in advance and work through them, you get to do something that can’t be done any other way. You get to shine a light on an issue that is misunderstood. To make this kind of filmmaking possible, we need your support. Of course there are still risks and challenges on the road ahead, but we feel confident in telling you that most of them have already been met. It’s been a long four years, but we’re finally entering the home stretch of the filmmaking process and with your help, we will finally be able to complete our film.
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Rewards
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Pledge $10 or more
30 backers
Pictures from the Holy Land! You will receive 5 beautiful, digital photos that were taken during the production of the film. Additionally, you will be mentioned by name in the Special Thanks section in the closing credits of the film. (Anonymous upon request)
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21 backers
Director's cut hummous video! You will receive a video of the director at home showing you how to make his famous hummous recipe. You will also receive the digital photos and thanks in the credits. (Anonymous upon request)
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70 backers
The film! You will receive a digital download of the film once it is completed. You will also receive the hummous video, the digital photos and thanks in the credits. (Anonymous upon request)
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24 backers
"Cut" DVD. You will receive a DVD of the director's previous documentary, "Cut". You will also receive the digital download of the film, the hummous video, the digital photos and thanks in the credits. (Anonymous upon request)
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Pledge $75 or more
15 backers
A DVD of the finished film! You will receive a DVD copy of the completed film (once it is available). You will also receive a "Cut" DVD, a digital download of the film, the hummous video, the digital photos and thanks in the credits. (Anonymous upon request)
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Pledge $100 or more
35 backers
The Making Of! As someone who made this film possible, you will receive a digital download of a special making of/behind the scenes video that will give you insight into the difficult journey of completing this project. You will also receive a DVD of the film, the "Cut" DVD, the digital download of the film, the hummous video, the digital photos and thanks in the credits. (Anonymous upon request)
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Pledge $250 or more
8 backers
The New Historians Package! While making this film, we interviewed some of the leading historians of the conflict. You will receive a digital download of a short film featuring interviews with Benny Morris, Ilan Pappe, and Avi Shlaim. Additionally, you will receive the making of video, the DVD of the film, the "Cut" DVD, the digital download of the film, the hummous video, the digital photos and thanks in the credits. (Anonymous upon request)
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Pledge $500 or more
4 backers
Extra Features! Over 300 hours of footage was filmed, but only a fraction of that will make it into the final cut. You will receive a digital download of a selection of some of the best footage that just didn't make the final cut. Additionally, you will receive a private 30 minute phone call, video chat, or meeting (if you are in Los Angeles) with the director. You will also receive the New Historians Package, the making of video, the DVD of the film, the "Cut" DVD, the digital download of the film, the hummous video, the digital photos and thanks in the credits. (Anonymous upon request)
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Pledge $1,000 or more
3 backers
Invitation to the Premiere! We would love to celebrate with you at the premiere of the film, and you will receive an invitation to join us. (Travel/Lodging/Additional expenses not included) Additionally, you'll receive the extra features video, the private conversation with the director, the New Historians Package, the making of video, the DVD of the film, the "Cut" DVD, the digital download of the film, the hummous video, the digital photos and thanks in the credits. (Anonymous upon request)
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Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers
Your own private screening! Additionally, you will receive an invitation to the premiere (travel/lodging/additional expenses not included), the extra features video, the private conversation with the director, the New Historians Package, the making of video, the DVD of the film, the "Cut" DVD, the digital download of the film, the hummous video, the digital photos and thanks in the credits. (Anonymous upon request)
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world
Funding period
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