Mohammad Bakri, 72, Outspoken Palestinian Actor and Director, Dies
The New York Times••entertainment
Key Points:
- Mohammad Bakri, a prominent Palestinian actor and director known for his 2002 documentary "Jenin, Jenin," died on December 24 at age 72 in Nahariya, Israel, after treatment for heart disease.
- Bakri was one of the first Palestinians to work in the Israeli film industry and used his art to highlight the difficult realities faced by Arabs in Israel.
- His documentary "Jenin, Jenin" depicted the 2002 battle between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants in the Jenin refugee camp, focusing on civilian suffering and alleged Israeli military abuses.
- The film was banned by Israeli authorities, leading to prolonged legal battles that shaped the later part of Bakri's career.
- The 2002
