Its Better to Jump (2013)

Audience Score
68
Its Better to Jump
NR 1 hr 15 minNov 15th, 2013
There is a centuriesold seawall in the ancient port of Akka located on Israels northern coast Today Akka is a modern city inhabited by Muslims Christians Jews and Bahai but its history goes all the way back to rule of the Egyptian Pharaohs Young people dare to stand atop the 40 onemeter thick block structure and risk their fate by jumping into the roiling sea This perilous tradition has continued for many generations and has become a rite of passage for the children of Akka Its Better to Jump is about the ancient walled city of Akka as it undergoes harsh economic pressures and vast social change The film focuses on the aspirations and concerns of the Palestinian inhabitants who call the Old City home
DirectorsGina AngeloneMouna StewartPatrick Alexander Stewart
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Theatrical Release:November 15th, 2013
On DVD & Blu-ray:January 28th, 2014 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English