Promises (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2001, Promises is a documentary film directed by Carlos Bolado, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentarians Justine Shapiro and B.Z. Goldberg traveled to Israel to interview Palestinian and Israeli kids ages 11 to 13, assembling their views on living in a society afflicted with violence, separatism and religious and political extremism. This 2002 Oscar nominee for Best Feature Documentary culminates in an astonishing day in which two Israeli children meet Palestinian youngsters at a refugee camp.
Who’s in it. Promises stars Moishe Bar Am as Himself, B.Z. Goldberg as Himself and Sanabel Hassan as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Promises has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Promises page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Promises (2001)?
- In US, Promises is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Promises worth watching?
- Promises holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Promises?
- Promises stars Moishe Bar Am, B.Z. Goldberg and Sanabel Hassan.
- When was Promises released?
- Promises was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.