Docudrama ‘IN OUR HANDS: The Battle for Jerusalem’ Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Jerusalem’s Six-Day War, Premiering in U.S. Cinemas May 23 Only
This One-Night Theatrical Event Includes Firsthand Interviews and
Exclusive Additional Commentary
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#InOurHands1967–Fifty years ago, following a 20-year Jordanian occupation, Jerusalem was
re-unified with Israel, and now for the first time, these historic
events will be brought to the big screen. With personal accounts,
historical footage and professional reenactments, Israel’s 55th
Paratrooper Brigade is celebrated in the feature-length docudrama, “IN
OUR HANDS: The Battle for Jerusalem.” This special, one-night
event comes to U.S. movie theaters on Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m. local
time, from Fathom Events and the Christian Broadcast Network (CBN).
Following the feature, CBN CEO Gordon Robertson will share the
significance of the Six-Day War and its implications on both current day
and historical events.
Tickets for “IN OUR HANDS: The Battle for Jerusalem” can be
purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com
or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will
be able to enjoy the event in nearly 600 select movie theaters. For a
complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website
(theaters and participants are subject to change).
Less than 20 years after reforming as a nation, Israel was on the verge
of extinction, but six days in early June 1967 changed the course of
history. “IN OUR HANDS” tells the story of Israel’s 55th
Paratrooper Brigade and how Israel’s defense forces risked everything
for the sake of their homeland. With firsthand interviews and historical
reenactments, this powerful docudrama focuses on the commitment and
sacrifice of the soldiers who brought Jerusalem back under Israeli
control. Israel still celebrates Jerusalem Day every year in remembrance
of these historic events known as the Reunification of Jerusalem.
“’IN OUR HANDS: The Battle for Jerusalem’ features the untold and
unparalleled tenacity of Israeli forces,” Fathom Events CEO John Rubey
said. “This significant moment in Israel’s history will be featured on
the big screen across the U.S. in stunning detail, the day before
Israelis celebrate Jerusalem Day.”
“To know this story is to have to tell it, particularly on the 50th
anniversary of the event,” CBN CEO Gordon Robertson said. “From the very
Israeli paratroopers who fought it, IN OUR HANDS unveils the
surprise victory that returned to the Jews the Old City of Jerusalem and
the Western Wall of the old Temple. One soldier called it ‘the returning
to the nation its heart.’ Most accounts of the Six-Day War are straight
documentaries, and The Battle of Ammunition Hill is a sentence or two.
No film we know of actually recreates these pivotal scenes and events
with such intense accuracy. For new generations of Jews and Christians, IN
OUR HANDS is a must-see.”
For artwork/photos related to “IN OUR HANDS: The Battle for Jerusalem,”
visit the Fathom Events press
site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is recognized as the leading domestic distributor of event
cinema with participating affiliate theaters in all 100 of the top
Designated Market Areas®, and ranks as one of the largest overall
distributors of content to movie theaters. Owned by AMC Entertainment
Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal
Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) (known collectively as AC JV, LLC),
Fathom Events offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events
such as live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera,
dance and theatre productions like the Bolshoi Ballet and National
Theatre Live, sporting events like Copa America Centenario, concerts
with artists like Michael Bublé, Rush and Mötley Crüe, the yearlong TCM
Big Screen Classics film series and inspirational events such as To Joey
With Love and Kirk Cameron’s Revive US. Fathom Events takes audiences
behind the scenes and offers unique extras including audience Q&As,
backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the
ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network
(“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America,
bringing live and pre-recorded events to 896 locations and 1,383 screens
in 181 DMAs. For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About Christian Broadcasting Network
Christian Broadcasting Network is a multifaceted nonprofit organization
that provides cable, broadcast, satellite and online programming to
approximately 200 countries around the world. CBN and its affiliated
organizations aim to report the news of the day from an informed
Christian perspective. For more than 50 years, CBN has continued to grow
in both size and scope as a leading voice in Christian broadcasting,
media and communications by utilizing cutting-edge technology in every
area of its operation.
Contacts
Fathom Events
Jessica Nelson, 720-262-2753
jnelson@fathomevents.com
or
Katherine
Schwappach, 720-262-2713
kschwappach@fathomevents.com
