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Exodus 1947

A PBS documentary chronicles a pivotal voyage that led to the formation of the State of Israel.

The documentary Exodus 1947, narrated by Morley Safer and scored by Ilan Rechtman, tells the story of a pivotal moment in the formation of the State of Israel. It highlights the secret American efforts to fund and crew one of the most famous of the ten American ships that attempted to transport Jewish refugees to Israel, sparking a significant turning point in the region's history.

Info about Exodus 1947

Studio(s): Maryland Public Television

Originally Released: United States, Jul 06, 1997

Genres:Documentary