The Zionist Idea

This documentary recounts the dramatic history of one of the most controversial, and urgently relevant political ideologies of the modern era. The century-old conflict in the Middle East continues to play a central role in world politics making the ideology of Zionism one of the most influential and controversial political ideologies of the modern era. And yet, amidst the fierce often-lethal controversy in the Middle East, Zionism remains little understood and its meanings often distorted. This film addresses that void with a gripping exploration of Zionism's meaning, history and future.