The Palestine Exception
Jan 28, 2026 · 1h 10m
Director
Jan Haaken, Jennifer RuthOverview
After years of right-wing assaults on higher education, attacks took a new form in 2023 and 2024 that has been described as the new McCarthyism. As students across the country organize protests against Israel's war on Gaza, decades-long taboos in academia around criticism of Israel-the "Palestine exception"-are shattered. This film features professors and students as they join calls for a ceasefire and divestment from companies that do business with Israel and face waves of crackdown from administrators, the media, the police and politicians. Scholars from diverse disciplines explain what is at stake in these protests and why so many young people identify with the Palestinian cause. The documentary unfolds as a story of college campuses as sites of both rebellion and repression, places where personal and collective histories converge in unexpected ways.
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About The Palestine Exception
What is The Palestine Exception about?
After years of right-wing assaults on higher education, attacks took a new form in 2023 and 2024 that has been described as the new McCarthyism. As students across the country organize protests against Israel's war on Gaza, decades-long taboos in academia around criticism of Israel-the "Palestine exception"-are shattered. This film features professors and students as they join calls for a…
When was The Palestine Exception released?
The Palestine Exception was released on January 28, 2026.
Where can I watch The Palestine Exception?
The Palestine Exception is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Palestine Exception?
The Palestine Exception runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
Who directed The Palestine Exception?
The Palestine Exception was directed by Jan Haaken and Jennifer Ruth.
Who is in the cast of The Palestine Exception?
The cast of The Palestine Exception includes Ellen Schrecker, Jennifer Gaboury, Judith Butler, Premilla Nadasen and Saree Makdisi.
Is The Palestine Exception on Netflix?
No, The Palestine Exception is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.