This movie delivers well of how political tension between Israel and Palestine manipulates the mind and innocence of children. All they desire is a normal child life with peace and justice but yet the reality they face is separation, resentment, and despair. Watching this movie brought me sadness first then anger deep inside because this is happening right now at this present time and so many of us are not taking part to help those young souls to be free from hatred toward one another and growing to have deeper resentment. Maybe I as a US citizen might be supporting the separation and tension in that land by paying tax. How ironical. This movie is a must-see for anyone who has interests in the middle east situation.

This was an excellently directed film that captures the "Palestinian-Israel" conflict in Israel that continues through today. The film helps anyone who has not had the privilege I have had of going to Israel first hand to understand the frustration and the severity of the problem of who's land Israel rightfully belongs to. Unfortunately this documentary helped to solidify my own opinion that the problem really is unsolvable without one side completely giving in, which as far as I'm concerned, will never happen.My biggest complaint is why was this documentary not made more accessible for more people to see? I would LOVE for all my friends and family to see it, but it hasn't played anywhere near my home. I was fortunate enough to see it on showing for a very limited number of people at UC Davis. The area where I grew up, the Bay Area, is full of Jews, as is the area if LA where my Grandparents live. Why is this movie not being shown? I agree 100% with the other comment that says this movie should be a requirement for all see. It's no punishment; it is wonderfully and powerfully directed film!

Ever since I knew this was a film made in part by a Mexican, and that it had such an impact in award ceremonies, I've been looking for it.I was glad to find out that all the honors, prizes and kudos given to it weren't in vain.It's a wonderful experience to sit through. It widens the vision you have of the conflict, by letting us see it through the eyes of young, but not that innocent children.Some, we know they're talking with their open heart, some, we know they're reserving their real thoughts. In the end, the blend of ideologies -some simple, some quite complex- are enough to keep you asking for more.I do believe this is a film that should be shone, not only in school across the United States, but across the entire globe. It is my suggestion that this film be included as part of a subject across the whole world.If you are truly interested in this film, its makers are eagerly waiting the chance to make a sequel to it. All they're waiting for is the budget to be ready. Want to contribute? Check their web site!This are not actors, or aspiring performers. This are real people, real children. With hopes, with wishes, with thoughts. The camera is only there to show us a brief moment in their lives, but what about the rest?They will be there, in a land plagued by constant, (and to me, personally) senseless war. Even though they have already been through a lot of experiences some of lucky humans will never be put to, they are still children, who wait for a chance like this, to make themselves a Promise.

A tell it like it is story that horrifies us and warms our hearts simultaneously. I was tremendously touched by the stories of the young people but I was also struck by how they were at such a young age hopelessly locked into a reality.