Rock in the Red Zone

"Music is their shelter"

Nov 13 2015 Not Rated 1h 27m
Documentary, Music, War

An intimate portrayal of life on the edge in the war-torn city of Sderot. Once known for its prolific rock scene that revolutionized Israeli music, for thirteen years the town has been the target of ongoing rocket fire from the Gaza strip. Through the personal lives and music of Sderot's diverse musicians, and the personal narrative of the filmmaker, who ends up calling the town home, the film chronicles the town's trauma and reveals its enduring spirit.

Plot

An intimate portrayal of life on the edge in the war-torn city of Sderot. Once known for its prolific rock scene that revolutionized Israeli music, for thirteen years the town has been the target of ongoing rocket fire from the Gaza strip. Through the personal lives and music of Sderot's diverse musicians, and the personal narrative of the filmmaker, who ends up calling the town home, the film chronicles the town's trauma and reveals its enduring spirit.

Written by

Laura Bialis

Directed by

Laura Bialis

Cast

Micha Biton, Robby Elmaliah, Knesiyat HaSechel

Crew

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Production Countries

Israel

Production Companies

The Foundation for Documentary Projects

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
Rock In The Red Zone (Official Trailer)
Scores
# of Votes
36
Average Rating
8.6 out of 10
Metascore
54
Popularity
NA