Eight widows in the Arab Israeli village of Tamra, in Galilee, challenge convention by opening a business.

August 2009 (check local listings)

This program provides a rare glimpse into the lives of eight widows in the Arab Israeli village of Tamra, in Galilee. While tradition dictates that widows live a cloistered, restricted life, these women challenge convention by opening a business to produce and market pickles, seeking financial independence for themselves and their children. WIDE ANGLE tells the story of this unconventional startup, offering insight into the lives of courageous Arab women striving to develop the impoverished local economy - and to empower themselves.