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Death of an Idealist

Death of an Idealist

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Death of an Idealist

2005

0h 49m

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Overview

Rachel Corrie was aged 23 when she was killed by an Israeli Army bulldozer.

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4 featured cast members

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Rachel Corrie

Rachel Corrie

Self (archive footage)

Paul McGann

Paul McGann

Narrator

Cindy Corrie

Self

Craig Corrie

Self

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Directed by: Rodrigo Vazquez
Produced by: Rodrigo Vazquez

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