Two years, two states. In 2009,
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This globe-hopping film offers an easily digestible look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, past and present, while framing the roles of its recent key players. Although President
With a two-state solution still elusive, "State 194" may feel a bit like yesterday's news — literally and figuratively. But as an aid to better understanding this vital, complex dispute, the film is definitely worth a look.
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"State 194." MPAA rating: PG for thematic elements, smoking and brief language. Running time: 1 hour, 38 minutes. At Laemmle's Music Hall, Beverly Hills.