It's Better to Jump (2013)

It's Better to Jump (2013) poster

There is a centuries-old seawall in the ancient port of Akka, located on Israel's northern coast. Today, Akka is a modern city inhabited by Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Baha'i, but its history goes all the way back to rule of the Egyptian Pharaohs. Young people dare to stand atop the 40' one-meter thick block structure and risk their fate by jumping into the roiling sea. This perilous tradition has continued for many generations, and has become a rite of passage for the children of Akka. "It's Better to Jump" is about the ancient walled city of Akka as it undergoes harsh economic pressures and vast social change. The film focuses on the aspirations and concerns of the Palestinian inhabitants who call the Old City home.

Director: Gina Angelone, Mouna Stewart, Patrick Alexander Stewart
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Country: United States of America, Palestinian Territory, Israel
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is It's Better to Jump about?
There is a centuries-old seawall in the ancient port of Akka, located on Israel's northern coast. Today, Akka is a modern city inhabited by Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Baha'i, but its history goes all the way back to rule of the Egyptian Pharaohs. Young people dare to stand atop the 40' one-meter thick block structure and risk their fate by jumping into the roiling sea. This perilous tradition has continued for many generations, and has become a rite of passage for the children of Akka. "It's Better to Jump" is about the ancient walled city of Akka as it undergoes harsh economic pressures and vast social change. The film focuses on the aspirations and concerns of the Palestinian inhabitants who call the Old City home.
Who directed It's Better to Jump?
It's Better to Jump was directed by Gina Angelone, Mouna Stewart, Patrick Alexander Stewart.
How long is It's Better to Jump?
It's Better to Jump has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is It's Better to Jump?
It's Better to Jump is a Documentary film.
Where was It's Better to Jump produced?
It's Better to Jump was produced in United States of America, Palestinian Territory, Israel.