Upheaval

Upheaval (2020)

Imprisoned by the Soviets. Orphaned by the Holocaust. Elected Prime Minister. Crowned peacemaker by the Nobel Prize Committee. Haunted by the Lebanon War. Menachem Begin was a pillar of the State of Israel and a tireless fighter for the Jewish people. He was, at the same time, a controversial leader. His life is a nuanced and complicated canvas that tells the story of key events in the history of modern Israel and its relationship to its Middle East neighbors. With evocative imagery, rarely seen archival materials, and revealing interviews with those who knew him, Upheaval portrays the life and essence of this brilliant, tough, complex, loving, and proud man who never compromised when the survival of Israel and the Jewish people were at stake.

Date of release
2020-10-08
Runtime
1h 27m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Jonathan Gruber

Interesting facts

Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin is a 2020 American documentary film written and directed by Jonathan Gruber. The film chronicles the life and achievements of former Prime Minister of Israel, Menachem Begin, whether popular or controversial. This film features archival footage as well as interviews from dozens of people, some of whom knew Begin personally, while others have studied his impact on Israeli society and the greater Middle East.

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