"This film will single-handedly change how many people view the conflict. It’s that good, and that important." The Boston Globe

“A poignant chronicle…This inspiring documentary stresses peaceful resistance as the best means of conflict resolution…”  Variety (USA)

"The must-see documentary of the year."  Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times


"This is documentary storytelling of rare quality." The Independent


"A timely testimony to the power of peaceful resistance." Total Film

"Compelling."  The Economist 

"It's a movie that makes you believe people can get things done, if they think in terms of coalitions and principles and methods other than brute force." The Chicago Tribune 

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"A powerful film filled with the kind of hope you rarely see around this issue."  Michael Moore 

"Budrus chronicles a small victory in a much larger and uncertain battle, but with so much hopelessness in the region, it's worth highlighting and, hopefully, emulating."  The Nation


"A moving sliver of hope that nonviolent resistance may yet blossom out of violence."  New York Magazine 


"An opportunity to talk about divides that are bridgeable."  Becky Lucas, TimeOut Dubai

"[Budrus] gives an enormous amount of hope... It's a story which will have an impact and can help bring [about] change.”   Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan 

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"A complex, not agitational documentary that shows a balanced picture of its competing protagonists. It finds a story for the future...in the shape of a social movement driven by pragmatism."    Leo Wild, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung 

"Made by a team of Jews and Palestinians who have formed Just Vision, an organization dedicated to bringing to light nonviolent peacebuilding efforts in the Middle East, BUDRUS could have easily turned into propaganda, but in the end its agenda is something difficult to argue with."  This Week in New York

"With deep insight, hope and moments of brilliant humor, Budrus personalizes the political and demonstrates in the most invigorating way that change starts with each of us. We can make a difference. It's what we've been waiting for - a Palestinian human triumph. A call to action that promises to spark a movement. A film that is a true vehicle for change. I can't think of anything more exciting!" Cherien Dabis, Director of Amreeka

 “’Budrus’ is a film with a powerful message and a fresh perspective on an issue that is familiar to many. It’s about a local community who stood up to defend what was theirs, and in doing so they changed a country. This story is a journey that stretches beyond borders to provide hope, and it should be seen by everyone.”  Jessica Alba, Actress


"A strong piece of work from intelligent filmmakers"  The Jewish Week