Mekonen - The Journey of an African Jew
DOCUMENTARY FILMS
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41m
The film follows the backstory of Mekonen Abebe, a new commander in the Israeli Defense Forces, as he returns to Africa to explore his roots, make peace with his past and embrace his future in Israel.
Year: 2016
Language: Hebrew, English subtitles (use CC to activate)
Director: Rebecca Shore
Producers: Rebecca Shore, Oren Rosenfeld
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