Release Date
February 1, 2013 (LA/NY)
DVD Release Date
July 9, 2013 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Writer
NA
Cast
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Studio
Running Time
96 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 for violent content including disturbing images
For the first time ever, six former heads of Israel's domestic secret service agency, the Shin Bet, share their insights and reflect publicly on their actions and decisions. Since the Six Day War in 1967, Israel has failed to transform its crushing military victory into a lasting peace. Throughout that entire period, these heads of the Shin Bet stood at the center of Israel's decision-making process in all matters pertaining to security. They worked closely... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
How in hell did The Gatekeepers not win Best Documentary Feature at this year's Academy Awards? Among a weak pool of candidates - and yes, that includes the overrated Searching for Sugar Man - The Gatekeepers stands apart, an important and gripping examination of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with six former heads of Shin Bet, Israeli's Secret Service. Full movie review »
