The Only Hope
In the aftermath of the horrific tragedy of October 7th, hundreds of Jewish youths from around the world came together, paying their own way to travel to Israel in a show of solidarity. The Only Hope follows a group of these young volunteers as they offer support to local farmers who lost employees due to the conflict. By working alongside these farmers, they create powerful and meaningful connections, bridging communities impacted by the ongoing violence. Amid growing antisemitic sentiments worldwide, the film highlights the profound impact of community and the enduring pursuit of peace, as these individuals reconnect with their heritage and contribute to the rebuilding of Israel.
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Paul FreedmanDirector
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Paul FreedmanProducer
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:28 minutes
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Completion Date:January 15, 2025
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Production Budget:79,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:Israel
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:HD
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
PAUL FREEDMAN
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Paul Freedman is an Emmy and Peabody Award winning film director, producer, writer, and editor. His passion is human rights and his mission is to give a voice to those who have none.
His films have covered an array of subjects and issues, from performance artists in London to battlefields in the South Pacific to the conflicts of modern Africa. He has interviewed presidents and Nobel laureates, genocidaires and peacemakers. His films have tried to make a difference.
“Rwanda—Do Scars Ever Fade?” about the genocide and its painful aftermath, won a Peabody Award and was nominated for two Emmys. “Sand and Sorrow”, executive produced and narrated by George Clooney, was broadcast on HBO and raised awareness about the genocide in Darfur, while “Halfway Home”, about American servicemen and women coping with combat PTSD, brought attention to the plight of suffering vets here at home. “One Last Hug—Three Days at Grief Camp”, an HBO film about children coping with the death of a parent, was awarded a Primetime Emmy. “Mercí, Congo” explored the work of human rights activists in the U.S. and in the troubled Democratic Republic of Congo. It was released in 2016 and aired on Viceland. His new film, “The Dirty Divide” is an intimate look into the lives of houseless people living in L.A.’s Skid Row.