Jerusalem: Center of the World (2009)

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Jerusalem: Center of the World tells the epic story of the world s most incredible city, capturing the rich mosaic of the city s Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities. Covering a sweeping history of over 4,000 years, the film explores the founding of the city; the birth and convergence of the world s three major monotheistic religions; and the key events in Jerusalem s history as described in the Hebrew and Christian Bibles, the Talmud, the Hagaddah, the Koran, and the Hadith. Highlights include: Mount Moriah, the site of the First and Second Temples; the Church of the Holy Sepulcher; the Dome of the Rock; and the Western Wall. Directed by Andrew Goldberg, and hosted by Ray Suarez (The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer), the film includes interviews with locals, top scholars and clergy.

Director: Andrew Goldberg
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 116 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Rinehimer
Production: Oregon Public Broadcasting, Two Cats Productions
Country: Egypt, Israel, Jordan
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Andrew Goldberg
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jerusalem: Center of the World about?
Jerusalem: Center of the World tells the epic story of the world s most incredible city, capturing the rich mosaic of the city s Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities. Covering a sweeping history of over 4,000 years, the film explores the founding of the city; the birth and convergence of the world s three major monotheistic religions; and the key events in Jerusalem s history as described in the Hebrew and Christian Bibles, the Talmud, the Hagaddah, the Koran, and the Hadith. Highlights include: Mount Moriah, the site of the First and Second Temples; the Church of the Holy Sepulcher; the Dome of the Rock; and the Western Wall. Directed by Andrew Goldberg, and hosted by Ray Suarez (The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer), the film includes interviews with locals, top scholars and clergy.
Who directed Jerusalem: Center of the World?
Jerusalem: Center of the World was directed by Andrew Goldberg.
Who stars in Jerusalem: Center of the World?
Jerusalem: Center of the World stars Ray Suarez.
How long is Jerusalem: Center of the World?
Jerusalem: Center of the World has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is Jerusalem: Center of the World?
Jerusalem: Center of the World is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Jerusalem: Center of the World produced?
Jerusalem: Center of the World was produced in Egypt, Israel, Jordan.