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West Bank Story (2005)
Directed by Ari Sandel
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A musical comedy set in the fast-paced, fast-food world of competing falafel stands in the West Bank… David, an Israeli soldier, falls in love with the beautiful Palestinian cashier, Fatima, despite the animosity between their families’ dueling restaurants. Can the couple’s love withstand a 2000-year-old conflict and their families’ desire to control the future of the chickpea in the Middle East?
Length 21 minutes
Actors
Ben Newmark | Noureen DeWulf | A.J. Tannen | Joey Naber
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2014 | TV | DVD | Rented | 6.5 stars |
| (Average) 6.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
From the Collection of 2006 Academy Award Nominated Short Films.
It’s like West Side Story meets Romeo and Juliet but with competing hummus and felafel stores. It’s cute but surprised this won the Oscar.
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