Children of Jerusalem: Neveen (1992)

Children of Jerusalem: Neveen (1992) poster

This short documentary presents a portrait of Neveen, a 12-year-old Palestinian girl who lives in the Shufat refugee camp on the outskirts of Jerusalem. Neveen gives us a tour of her typical day: helping her mother with chores, attending school, learning English with her aunt. Throughout, Neveen discusses her family history and her faith; her classmates engage in a lively discussion about the history of Israeli-Palestinian relations and what they think the future holds for all people in the region.

Director: Beverly Shaffer
Runtime: 29 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Beverly Shaffer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Children of Jerusalem: Neveen about?
This short documentary presents a portrait of Neveen, a 12-year-old Palestinian girl who lives in the Shufat refugee camp on the outskirts of Jerusalem. Neveen gives us a tour of her typical day: helping her mother with chores, attending school, learning English with her aunt. Throughout, Neveen discusses her family history and her faith; her classmates engage in a lively discussion about the history of Israeli-Palestinian relations and what they think the future holds for all people in the region.
Who directed Children of Jerusalem: Neveen?
Children of Jerusalem: Neveen was directed by Beverly Shaffer.
How long is Children of Jerusalem: Neveen?
Children of Jerusalem: Neveen has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).