Sands of Sorrow
movie

Released January 01, 1950
Genres:
Overview
On the plight of Palestinian refugees from the Arab-Israeli war. Dorothy Thompson speaks on the refugee problem. Refugees live in tents in the Gaza Strip, are given blankets and food by Egyptian soldiers, and receive flour from UNICEF. A Lebanese priest conducts services. Refugees work as plumbers, carpenters, tailors, and shoemakers in the city of Jerusalem. Doctors vaccinate refugees against disease. Shows the squalid living conditions in refugee camps, starving children, and emphasizes the hopeless condition of the refugees.
Runtime
0h 29m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
Sands of Sorrow
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Palestinian Territory
Spoken Languages
- English
Production Companies
- no logo available
Council for the Relief of Palestine Arab Refugees
United States
