The film follows Israeli diplomat, Asher Naim, on a seemingly insurmountable and suspenseful mission to bring 15,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel in the middle of a civil war in Ethiopia. As Asher learns more about these African Jews, he finds himself torn between worlds and facing a crisis of faith in himself and his country.
POST-FILM PROGRAM | MON, JAN 16 AT 7PM VIA ZOOM
Join us over Zoom for a post-film program conversation with film director, Micah Smith, and past shinshinit (youth emissary), Leah Yuval Genie. Moderated by Todd Rockoff, Tucson J President and CEO.
Sponsored by Sara and Lloyd Wisdom
Supported by The Weintraub Israel Center
- Year2022
- Runtime90 minutes
- LanguageHebrew, Amharic, English with English subtitles
- CountryIsrael
The film follows Israeli diplomat, Asher Naim, on a seemingly insurmountable and suspenseful mission to bring 15,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel in the middle of a civil war in Ethiopia. As Asher learns more about these African Jews, he finds himself torn between worlds and facing a crisis of faith in himself and his country.
POST-FILM PROGRAM | MON, JAN 16 AT 7PM VIA ZOOM
Join us over Zoom for a post-film program conversation with film director, Micah Smith, and past shinshinit (youth emissary), Leah Yuval Genie. Moderated by Todd Rockoff, Tucson J President and CEO.
Sponsored by Sara and Lloyd Wisdom
Supported by The Weintraub Israel Center
- Year2022
- Runtime90 minutes
- LanguageHebrew, Amharic, English with English subtitles
- CountryIsrael