The Long Way Home (1997 film)

Overview

The Long Way Home is a 1997 American documentary film directed by Mark Jonathan Harris. The film describes the plight of Jewish refugees after World War II, which contributed to the creation of the State of Israel.

Background and Plot

The film's emphasis is on the pitiful conditions for Jewish refugees in Europe after the war, as anti-Semitism was still rife and poverty was common. Many Jewish refugees sought emigration to the British Mandate of Palestine, but due to British immigration rules, they were often detained in camps in Cyprus. The eventual formation of the State of Israel is then shown, with emphasis on the debates in the White House between Palestinian Jews, President Harry S. Truman, and the United Nations.

Production

The film was narrated by Morgan Freeman and features the voices of Edward Asner, Sean Astin, Martin Landau, Miriam Margolyes, David Paymer, Nina Siemaszko, Helen Slater, and Michael York.

Reception

The Long Way Home won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1998. Director Mark Jonathan Harris also received an award for his work on the film.

External Links

* The Long Way Home at IMDb
* The Long Way Home at Rotten Tomatoes