Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin

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Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin
Film Poster
Directed byJonathan Gruber
Written byJonathan Gruber
Produced byJonathan Gruber
Rachel Greenberg
Gi Orman
Bruce K. Gould
Barry Gurland
Monica Gurland
Iris Maidenbaum
Shalom Maidenbaum
Alan Meltzer
Amy Meltzer
Raphael Shore
Micah Smith
CinematographyShane Michael Colella
Edited byJohn Ayala
Music byCharlie Barnett
Production
companies
Hidden Light Institute
Imagination Productions
Begin Documentary Film, LLC
Distributed byAbramorama
Release dates
October 8, 2020 (Heartland Film Festival)
June 9, 2021 (wider release)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin is a 2021 American documentary film written and directed by Jonathan Gruber. The film chronicles the life and achievements of former Prime Minister of Israel Menachem Begin, whether popular or controversial.[1] The film features archival footage as well as interviews from dozens of people, some of whom knew Begin personally and some of whom that have studied his impact on Israeli society, and the greater Middle East.[2]

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Release[edit]

The film was first released at the Heartland Film Festival on October 8, 2020.[3] The film had a live worldwide premiere on Facebook Live on June 7, 2021, before becoming available through the film's official website.[4][5] As of January 9, 2023, the film has been released on 550 screens, in 48 states, 8 countries, and across 20 film festivals.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Spiro, Amy (4 June 2021). "The life and legacy of Menachem Begin". Jewish Insider. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  2. ^ Tobin, Jonathan S. "The lessons Menachem Begin left us". Israel Hayom. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  3. ^ Fisher, Hannah. "UPHEAVAL: The Journey of Menachem Begin". Heartland Film Festival. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  4. ^ Grossman, Hannah. "UPHEAVAL: The Journey of Menachem Begin". The Jewish Voice. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  5. ^ "UPHEAVAL: THE JOURNEY OF MENACHEM BEGIN". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  6. ^ Reynolds, Jacqueline (9 January 2023). "'Upheaval' film embraced worldwide, makes Aspen premiere". Aspen Daily News. Retrieved 16 October 2023.

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