The Case for Israel: Democracy's Outpost
2009 · 1h 30m · Not Rated
Documentary
Directed by
Michael Yohay
Overview
Rising in vigorous defense of the nation-state of the Jewish people, distinguished Harvard Law School professor Alan Dershowitz presents incisive evidence from leading experts across the political spectrum to assert Israel's basic right to exist.
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