The Forgotten Refugees (2005)

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The documentary explores the history, culture, and forced exodus of Middle Eastern and North African Jewish communities in the second half of the 20th century. Using extensive testimony of refugees from Egypt, Yemen, Libya, Iraq, and Morocco, the film weaves personal stories with dramatic archival footage of rescue missions, historic images of exodus and resettlement, and analyses by contemporary scholars to tell the story of how and why the Jewish population in the Middle East and North Africa declined from one million in 1945 to several thousand today.

Director: Michael Grynszpan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
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Country: Israel
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Forgotten Refugees about?
The documentary explores the history, culture, and forced exodus of Middle Eastern and North African Jewish communities in the second half of the 20th century. Using extensive testimony of refugees from Egypt, Yemen, Libya, Iraq, and Morocco, the film weaves personal stories with dramatic archival footage of rescue missions, historic images of exodus and resettlement, and analyses by contemporary scholars to tell the story of how and why the Jewish population in the Middle East and North Africa declined from one million in 1945 to several thousand today.
Who directed The Forgotten Refugees?
The Forgotten Refugees was directed by Michael Grynszpan.
How long is The Forgotten Refugees?
The Forgotten Refugees has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
What genre is The Forgotten Refugees?
The Forgotten Refugees is a Documentary film.
Where was The Forgotten Refugees produced?
The Forgotten Refugees was produced in Israel.