Raging Dove

Jan 1 2002 N/A 1h 15m
Biography, Documentary, Sport

This documentary profiles an Israeli-born Palestinian who has immigrated to America in search of a boxing career.

Plot

Welterweight boxer Johar Abu Lashin is a man torn by contradictions. Palestinian by birth, Israeli by circumstance and American by choice, Lasheen has hopes of healing Arab-Israeli enmity through the power of sport. In this award-winning documentary, filmmaker Duki Dror follows the young champion as he defends his title in bouts in Nazareth and Gaza. Lasheen is a man in constant battle with himself, Dror observes; "The only place where he truly feels whole, or at home, is in the ring." Alas, in the Middle East, politics never takes a time out.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Duki Dror

Cast

N/A

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins total

Scores
# of Votes
24
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
58
Popularity
NA