The
incredible story of Israel's
rebirth.
This
seven part documentary series portrays:
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The Jewish people's return to the promised
land.
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The Jewish-Arab struggle for Palestine.
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Persecution of Jews in Europe.
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The war of independence.
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The creation of the state of Israel.
Pillar
of Fire relates the drama of the Jewish people's return to Zion and the establishment of the state of
Israel. It is an
extensive documentary production that feature rare documentary
footage collected from more than 30 archives and private
collections throughout the world, as well as many eye-witness
interviews.
This
documentary series also portrays the Jewish-Arab struggle for
Palestine, persecution of Jews in
Europe, the war of 1948 and David
Ben-Gurion's declaration of independence.
For
the first time, this abridged English version is being offered on
DVD
Running
Time: 7 Hours
"Pillar of
Fire is an important event. So far, television documentary at it's
best."
Antony
Lerman, The Jewish Chronicle
"One of the
most exciting documentaries created in recent years is Yiga Lossin's
Pillar of Fire. It is an excellent production, combining historical
material and present day interviews."
Teddy
Kollek, Mayor of Jerusalem
"This series
seems to me TV history as it ought to be. This is pretty, sober and
judicious presentation of a complex and contentious
story."
Paul
Johnson, The London Times Educational Supplement
"Pillar of
Fire, which we proudly presented on Channel Four, was one of the
greatest achievements in world broadcasting of the last
decade."
Jeremy
Isaacs, Chief Executive of Britain's Channel Four
Television
