Sands of Sorrow

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Released January 01, 1950

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

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    Council for the Relief of Palestine Arab Refugees

    United States

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