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Terror in the Promised Land
TV Episode | 56 min | Documentary
This program examines Palestinians, particularly members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) who employ violent means to achieve their ends. Reynolds establishes the premise that while Israelis consider these PLO members ...See moreThis program examines Palestinians, particularly members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) who employ violent means to achieve their ends. Reynolds establishes the premise that while Israelis consider these PLO members terrorists and murderers, they are heroes and martyrs in their countrymen's eyes. Traces the history of the Palestinian fight with Israel for their homeland, each considers their own and includes comments of PLO leader Yasser Arafat. Others defend the PLO and charge Israel with acts of terrorism. A man allegedly involved with "The Black September" terrorists vows that killing will continue until the Palestinian cause prevails. Written by The Paley Center for Media See less
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Director
Malcolm Clarke
Producer
Malcolm Clarke
Cinematographers
Eoin McCann | Ivan Strasburg
Editor
Nils Rasmussen
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Status
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Updated Oct 30, 1978
Release date
Oct 30, 1978 (United States)
Awards
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Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win & 2 nominations

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