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Sands of Sorrow

(1950)

Overview

On the plight of Palestinian refugees from the Arab-Israeli war. Dorothy Thompson speaks on the refugee problem. Refugees live in tents in the Gaza Strip, are given blankets and food by Egyptian soldiers, and receive flour from UNICEF. A Lebanese priest conducts services. Refugees work as plumbers, carpenters, tailors, and shoemakers in the city of Jerusalem. Doctors vaccinate refugees against disease. Shows the squalid living conditions in refugee camps, starving children, and emphasizes the hopeless condition of the refugees.

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Original TitleSands of Sorrow

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1950-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 29m

Production CompaniesCouncil for the Relief of Palestine Arab Refugees

Genres

  • Documentary