Touchdown Israel
"Touchdown Israel", a feature length documentary presents the broad religious and cultural diversity that is Israel, and illustrates how sports can be both metaphor and unifier for the world around it. American football has set down real roots in the holy land. The playing levels vary widely, but the cast of characters is utterly compelling, Israeli Jews, Arabs and Christians as well as Americans living in Israel, and religious settlers. Interview subjects include league sponsor and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Touchdown Israel brings light to Israel's complex, multifaceted society, offering a view of the human aspect of Israeli life, including the values of teamwork, unity, sacrifice and excellence.
Year: 2014
Language: English
Director: Paul Hirschberger
Producer: Erik Anjou
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Touchdown Israel
"Touchdown Israel", a feature length documentary presents the broad religious and cultural diversity that is Israel, and illustrates how sports can be both metaphor and unifier for the world around it. American football has set down real roots in the holy land. The playing levels vary widely, but...
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Touchdown in Israel
This is the story of a week long visit to Israel by 19 NFL Hall of Famers at the invitation of Ron Dermer, Israeli Ambassador to the United States, and Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots. While visiting Holy Sites, the Prime Minister of Israel, and Israeli players of American Footbal...
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18 Hall of Famers Explore Israel & Spread American Football
Follow the unforgettable spiritual journey of the "New England Patriots" Chairman & CEO Robert Kraft and 18 Pro Football Hall of Famers to Israel to relish in the faith-filled culture and spread the gospel of American Football.
