The Israel Film Service Collection

Embrace Me

47 Minutes, 2001
Genre:
Documentary

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Production Company:Israel Film Service
Original Music: Yaakov Shem Tov
Language: Hebrew
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A documentary film by the Israel Film Service explores the life of Joe Amar, Israel’s first Mizrahi music star. After achieving fame in Morocco, Amar immigrated to Israel, breaking into the local music scene through his resourcefulness and willpower. His songs were among the first to protest discrimination against Mizrahim in Israel. After a decade, Amar moved to the USA, continuing his musical career. The film, enriched with interviews and archival clips, covers his journey: from his hometown in Morocco, early steps in Israeli music, to his eventual move to America, highlighting his profound impact on Mizrahi music