
1948: Creation & Catastrophe
Documentary · History
Overview
The shocking story of the establishment of the state of Israel told from the perspective of those who lived through the end of the British Mandate for Palestine in 1948.
Top Cast
Charles D. Smith
Charles D. Smith
Self
Charles D. Smith
Self
Avi Shlaim
Avi Shlaim
Self
Avi Shlaim
Self
Nur Masalha
Nur Masalha
Self
Nur Masalha
Self
Benny Morris
Benny Morris
Self
Benny Morris
Self
Ilan Pappe
Ilan Pappe
Self
Ilan Pappe
Self
Rashid Khalidi
Rashid Khalidi
Self
Rashid Khalidi
Self
Sharif Kanaaneh
Sharif Kanaaneh
Self
Sharif Kanaaneh
Self
Bernard Johnson
Bernard Johnson
Narrator (voice)
Bernard Johnson
Narrator (voice)
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