Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1987, Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through is a documentary film directed by Eyal Sivan, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Aqabat-Jaber is one of the sixty Palestinian refugee camps built in the Middle East by the UN at the beginning of the 1950s. Filmed in 1987, a few months before the Intifada, this film tells the story of a disinherited generation brought up in the nostalgia of places they never knew and which no longer exist. The story of a temporary solution that became a permanent way of life.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through (1987)?
- In US, Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through worth watching?
- Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through released?
- Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.