Film of the Week

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In Memory of Rachel Corrie


Rachel (2009)

Documentary, 1h 40m

An insightful and provocative exploration into the complexities of political solidarity, Rachel is the story of Rachel Corrie, a 22-year-old American member of the International Solidarity Movement, who was killed while trying to prevent an Israeli army bulldozer from destroying Palestinian homes in the Gaza Strip in 2003. Director Simone Bitton aligns her filmmaking methodology with the ISM's guidelines to state only objective and concrete details without placing judgment. Balancing interviews with the Israeli Defense Force's current and former personnel and the participants and leaders in the ISM, Bitton examines the circumstances surrounding the unresolved case of Corrie's death.

Director: Simone Bitton

Cinematography: Jacques Bouquin

Editors: Jean-Michel Perez & Catherine Poitevin