Six Days in June
( In comparing the current situation visa vie the situation in 1967 it is useful to review just what happened back then. This is the best political/military documentary I know of, made a few years ago. While there are many differences, the parallels, particularly the political ones are striking. HIGHLY recommended. – JW )
Uploaded by constructivereconcil on May 26, 2011
This may be the most important film in Middle East politics in the history of the region. Most of the rhetoric constructed against Israel speaking about “aggression” is made laughable the moment you see what they face in May and early June of 1967. This film spends enough time on the critical weeks before the war, from the time the Soviet Union (admitting in the film) tried to exploit the strife as an opportunity to showcase Soviet weapons and political support. Once the Soviets started the ball rolling, the Arab leaders whipped the citizens in to blood-lust frenzy for war, while Israel literally tried everything to avoid war.
Once the first air strike delivered Israel from this threat, never again could such a threat be taken as seriously, and if you want to understand the Middle East today, you either need to get a stack of books (I will eventually publish that list too) or you can start by carefully viewing this film.
A film this important is clearly in the public interest to view and debate, and therefore Fair Use is cited consistent with the Copyright laws of the United States.
This film has lots of details not found anywhere else. I will also be publishing the text of its script when I find time to proof it more completely.
May 10, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Shalom Joseph et al. I don’t own a PC and my Android phone doesn’t support Adobe Flash so please could you provide a link to the transcript if, indeed, it is published. One invaluable reference tool I have is Cassell’s Chronicle of World History. I’m sure Luis would appreciate it and agree that Renbe could seriously use reading it.
May 11, 2012 at 1:54 PM
Hehe, very good one sir ! And thank you for the suport , too. I also apreciate your comments that always teach something good those who are ready to listen.
January 25, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Dear Blog Author,
I was wondering if that transcript was made real sometime during these last years. I’m writing a paper about Israel’s national identity, and this movie’s script would be very handy.
Thank you!