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Sands of Sorrow

Sands of Sorrow

On the plight of Arab refugees from the Arab-Israeli war. Dorothy Thompson speaks on the refugee problem. Refugees live in tents in the Gaza Strip, are given blankets and food by Egyptian soldiers, and receive flour from UNICEF. A Lebanese priest conducts services. Refugees work as plumbers, carpenters, tailors, and shoemakers in the city of Jerusalem. Doctors vaccinate refugees against disease. Shows the squalid living conditions in refugee camps, starving children, and emphasizes the hopeless condition of the refugees.

Release DateJanuary 1, 1950
StatusReleased
Original TitleSands of Sorrow
Runtime 28min
Budget
Revenue
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesPalestinian Territory
Production CompaniesCouncil for the Relief of Palestine Arab Refugees