The Gatekeepers
A documentary featuring interviews with all surviving former heads of Shin Bet, the Israeli security agency whose activities and membership are closely held state secrets.
Director:
Dror Moreh
Cast:
Ami Ayalon, Avraham Shalom, Avi Dichter
Screening Date:
Jan 31, 2013
| Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
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| 70.9% | 23.6% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
“Great work, John pulling this all together. The film was important, brave, disturbing and depressing. Yet its very making and release (hopefully wide and also in Arab communities/countries) will provoke more tolerance and chance for peace.” Thanks. Jeanne C
“Disturbing and informative - a delicate balance.”
“What a fabulous experience. The film and the interviews should stand as a monumental achievement for MEA.”
“Powerful! Truthful! All Jews should see it! All Americans should see it!”
“Well done! John’s interview was great. Everyone should see this film.”
“Extremely biased unbalanced propaganda.”
“What a remarkable insight into how terrorism escalated and the men who are behind the scenes protecting our homeland. The most chilling for me was the older gentleman who said that once they handled all the rabbits, sadly there was nothing for them to do! The 1967 war footage was remarkable along with the parade of possible terrorists. Do you know if these men are still alive? Are they considered heroes? Very much want to see the 5 hours on HBO! Wish we had seen the story of the man in Vienna.”
“Does what a documentary is supposed to do – a thought-provoking examination of a particular issue, in this case the thousand year old struggle of people, religion and violence in the Holy Land. Provides more insight than any ‘intelligence agency’ central, Shin Bet or otherwise.”
“A clear concise portrait of these men and their mission.”
“A wonderful expose of the consequences of violence revenge and abuse of power. A valuable lesson for all conflicts, not just international ones.”
“I know the madness of what goes on in that part of the world well. The rest of us can see it clearly while it’s happening, why can’t they? Why does wisdom come only with age and experience, if then it’s ironic that religion has been and is the source of so much evil in the world.”
“Well done, but other than wanting peace what is the answer?”
“Skype worked! Dror’s interview was fascinating and informative.”
“Powerful and mesmerizing. A must see for everyone analyzing the world’s situation. For me it puts the history of the conflict in perspective.”
“Exceptional documentary. Great guest speaker and thank you for thinking outside the box (or actually inside to make it happen).”
“When we change the way we look at things the things we look at change.”
‘Everyone should see this film. The true reality of Israel and the Middle East.”
“Skype was great!”
“Absolutely outstanding. Much food for thought.”
“Thought provoking. Excellent directing and terrific topic.”
“What an amazing film. It should be required viewing of everyone in our new administration and in the new Israel one as well.”
“A provocative, excellent documentary. I hope it gets a wide audience and provoke a lot of discussion. The themes are worth delving into. One complaint the reconstruction, film that passes as fact in a documentary, it would be right to make a full disclosure.”
