Three daughters, one big secret and many unsolved issues. This film follows the courageous attempts of his daughters to uncover the dark secret behind the murder of their father, Israeli Air Force Attaché Colonel Joe Alon. An investigative report that has personal and national dimensions, WHO SHOT MY FATHER applies a story that occurred in 1973 to a contemporary reality that continues to be problematic. The film documents the riveting life of Colonel Alon, and includes interviews with FBI agents, Mossad chiefs, a former American Air Force Chief Commander and other key personnel. A story of intrigue and personal anguish.


Who Shot My Father?

Doc, 71 min, 2011

Written & Directed by: Liora Amir Barmatz
Produced by: Zvia Weizman, Aviva Stern
Sponsored by: IBA TV Channel 1, Israel
Languages: Hebrew and English with English subtitles

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Synopsis


Three daughters, one big secret and many unsolved issues. This film follows the courageous attempts of his daughters to uncover the dark secret behind the murder of their father, Israeli Air Force Attaché Colonel Joe Alon. An investigative report that has personal and national dimensions, WHO SHOT MY FATHER applies a story that occurred in 1973 to a contemporary reality that continues to be problematic. The film documents the riveting life of Colonel Alon, and includes interviews with FBI agents, Mossad chiefs, a former American Air Force Chief Commander and other key personnel. A story of intrigue and personal anguish.


Awards

  • Best Editing Award – Syracuse International Film Festival, USA, 2012
  • Silver Remi Award – WorldFest Houston, USA, 2012

Festivals

  • Romania International Film Festival, 2012
  • Memorimage International Film Festival, Spain, 2012
  • Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2013
  • Syracuse International Film Festival, USA, 2012

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Festivals

  • Romania International Film Festival, 2012
  • Memorimage International Film Festival, Spain, 2012
  • Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2013
  • Syracuse International Film Festival, USA, 2012
  • WorldFest Houston, USA, 2012
  • London Israel Film Festival, UK, 2012
  • Detective & Research Film Festival, Moscow, 2012
  • ESRA Cinema Club, Israel, 2012
  • Washington Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2011

Educational

  • Library of Congress
  • Arizona State University
  • Maryland University
  • Duke university
  • Harvard University
  • University of Pennsylvania

Awards

  • Best Editing Award – Syracuse International Film Festival, USA, 2012
  • Silver Remi Award – WorldFest Houston, USA, 2012