RABIN-PERES: EVERYTHING IS PERSONAL
Shimon Peres and the late Yitzhak Rabin are undoubtedly the most riveting political duo in the state of Israel. Their relationship knew many ups and downs, mainly downs resulting from the polar differences between the two. One was Israeli born, a prince and general, while the other was a new immigrant, a greenhorn that never lost the foreign mannerisms and accent, until this very day. One was admired, loved by the public, while the other never succeeded at the voting booths, not even once!
Director Arik Henig has served as a journalist and documentarian for the past 25 years , as well as media and political advisor to some of Israel’s prominent leaders. This insider’s access, along with his long professional and personal relationship with Rabin, allowed Henig to create a unique and fascinating portrait of the two legendary Israeli leaders, whose actions and leadership still impact the tumultuous situation of the Middle East.
Gil Hoffman, Jerusalem Post
"Director Arik Henig takes viewers through the interweaving history of the State of Israel and the two men who planned to lead it, interviewing people close to Rabin and Peres to put the historical events and their role in perspective...Henig, who worked on the documentary for five years, is known for his documentaries on sports. The battle he portrays between Rabin and Peres is every bit as nasty as the ultimate sports rivalry."
Festivals:
NJ Jewish Film Festival- April 2008
Jacob Burns Film Center - April 2008
Toronto Jewish Film Festival- May 2008
Washington Jewish Film Festival - June 2008
Boston Jewish Film Festival - November 2008
Copenhagen Jewish Film Festival Film Festival - January 2009
April 23, 2008 Baltimore Jewish Film Festival
April 10, 2008 Soloway Jewish Community Center Film Festival
March 16, 2008 Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven
September 20th 2008 Beth Israel Congregation
June 2008 Israel Film Festival
Rochester Jewish Film Festival - December 2008
Temple Sinai Film Festival - October 2008
Aitz Hayim Center for Jewish Living Film Festival - March 2008
Kehilat Jeshuron Film Festival - January 2009
Awards:
Audience Award, Best Documentary, NY Israeli Film Festival