An Oppressed People Is Always Right (1976): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1976, An Oppressed People Is Always Right is a documentary film directed by Nils Vest, running about 44 minutes.

What it’s about. In May 1974, the Israeli Air Force carried out an extermination operation against the Palestinian refugee camp Nabatiyeh. With this as a starting point, it is reviewed how the last 50 years of Zionist colonization of Palestine have partly led to the establishment of the state of Israel, partly to the expulsion of a people, the Palestinians, from their land. The film shows scenes of daily life in Palestinian refugee camps. We hear various of the inhabitants talk about their desire to return to their country, and we follow how the resistance movement works to free women from their traditional backward role. At the same time, the emergence of the armed resistance struggle is analysed, and the significance of the latest military technological developments for guerilla wars in the 3rd world is explained.

Who’s in it. An Oppressed People Is Always Right stars Nils Vest as Narrator.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, An Oppressed People Is Always Right has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Oppressed People Is Always Right page.

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