Natural Born Settlers (2019)
Overview
A self-described liberal from cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, Zaki wanted to get behind the politics of Israel’s controversial settlements in the occupied territories — so she moved there, temporarily, setting up an improvised cafe where she could chat with settlers from her own generation.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.466 |
Directed By
Iris Zaki
Crew
Iris Zaki
TOP CAST
Iris Zaki
Herself
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