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1948: Creation & Catastrophe

8.020171h 25mMovieDocumentaryHistory

The shocking story of the establishment of the state of Israel told from the perspective of those who lived through the end of the British Mandate for Palestine in 1948.

DirectorsAhlam Muhtaseb·Andy Trimlett
ProducersAhlam Muhtaseb·Mohannad Malas

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HooplaHooplaFilmzieFilmzieCineverseCineverse
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ahlam Muhtaseb

CS
Charles D. Smith
Self
AS
Avi Shlaim
Self
NM
Nur Masalha
Self
BM
Benny Morris
Self
IP
Ilan Pappe
Self
RK
Rashid Khalidi
Self
SK
Sharif Kanaaneh
Self
BJ
Bernard Johnson
Narrator (voice)

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1948: Creation & Catastrophe — streaming FAQ

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1948: Creation & Catastrophe is streaming on Hoopla, Filmzie and Cineverse in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 1948: Creation & Catastrophe on Netflix?

No, 1948: Creation & Catastrophe is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Filmzie.

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No, 1948: Creation & Catastrophe isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Filmzie instead.

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1948: Creation & Catastrophe is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Filmzie in Canada.