“The People and The Olive” video series

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Filmmaker Aaron Dennis and journalist Jacob Wheeler created this 7-part documentary web series entitled “The People and the Olive”, telling stories of hope and perseverance in the West Bank. These videos were created daily as they followed the Run Across Palestine in February 2012, an ultramarathon from Hebron to Jenin (129 miles over five days) to raise awareness about the struggles facing olive farmers in Palestine.

The People and the Olive Part 1: Ready, set … Run Across Palestine

The People and the Olive – Part 2: At the Starting Line

The People and the Olive – Part 3: Not So Fast

The People and the Olive- Part 4: A New Day

The People and the Olive – Part 5: We’re Just Gonna Run

The People and the Olive – Part 6: Three, Two, One, Jenin Yalla Run

The People and the Olive – Part 7: The Run Across Palestine Isn’t Over