March 14, 1977 Israeli officials declare that the Law of Return applies to the Beta Israel, or Ethiopian Jews, following lengthy legal and religious discussions. By the end of 2008 nearly 120,000 Ethiopian Jews live in Israel. With 32% native born Israelis, the cultural tensions in the community create a disconnect between the generations. In Red Leaves, an Ethiopian immigrant sets out on a journey through his children’s homes after losing his wife, trying to survive in his own way.
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