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There are over 1.4 million Arabs who are citizens of Israel, facing the challenge of living in a Jewish state while maintaining their Arabic heritage. In Israel, soccer is king, and Bnei Sakhnin has become the first team from an Arab town to win the prestigious Israeli Cup- and represent Israel in European competition. Fielding Arab, Jewish and foreign-born players, owned by an Arab, and coached by a Jew, Bnei Sakhnin's success has begun to represent a symbol of coexistence, a potential bridge between Arabs and Jews in Israel. The film tells the story of a soccer team that couldn't create a new Middle East, but showed the world what it could look like.
Official Site: www.variancefilms.com
Director: Alexander H. Browne and Christopher Browne
Cast: Abas Suan, Mazen Ghanayem, Eyal Lachman and Waji Abboud
Director: Alexander H. Browne and Christopher Browne
Cast: Abas Suan, Mazen Ghanayem, Eyal Lachman and Waji Abboud
