The Samaritans: A Biblical People (Trailer)

The Samaritans: A Biblical People
Dir. Moshe Alafi
(Documentary, Israel, 2022, 78 min)
World Premiere
On Mt. Gerizim, a community of 850 Samaritans and their 3,500-year-old biblical tradition struggle to survive. Endangered by the modern life surrounding them and strict customs on marriage within their religion, they try to prevent extinction and preserve the community, the Torah, and their Holy Mountain.

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