Freedom Runners
Originally released in 2016. Freedom Runners is a documentary film. directed by David Wachsmann. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Rotem Genossar, a teacher at the Bialik-Rogozin campus in south Tel Aviv, founds a running group for his students, young African refugees whose families fled their homeland and now live in Israel without any legal status. At first running is just a social activity for the students, but it quickly becomes a means to fight for their civil rights, part of a struggle to secure them a place of their own, out of the margins of Israeli society.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vice Versa Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Runners about?
Rotem Genossar, a teacher at the Bialik-Rogozin campus in south Tel Aviv, founds a running group for his students, young African refugees whose families fled their homeland and now live in Israel w...
Who directed Freedom Runners?
Freedom Runners was directed by David Wachsmann.
How long is Freedom Runners?
Freedom Runners has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Freedom Runners released?
Freedom Runners was released on April 7, 2016 in theaters.