Inside Jerusalem: Identity and the Ancient Past (2011)

Travel back in time on this journey to visit ancient Jerusalem with world-class archaeologists and biblical scholars who present the facts of history. Hosted by Israeli model and actress Shani Atias who tells the story of Jerusalem and herself portrays the Holy City as "Bat Zion" - "Daughter of Zion," as we follow her through history and watch Jerusalem transform from ancient times to the present day modern city that is the foundation for the faith of billions of people around the world. Jerusalem is the story of humanity: faith, the triumph over evil, and the hope of peace. Features interviews with archaeologists Amihai Mazar, Yossi Garfinkel, Michael Hasel, and Dead Sea Scrolls Scholar Emanuel Tov. Filmed on-location in Jerusalem, Khirbet Qumran, and the exciting, new archaeological site of Khirbet Qeiyafa - a fortified city from the time of King David. Includes first-hand stories of excavation volunteers commenting on the relationship between archaeology, fact, and identity. Original music soundtrack by Todd Maki. Directed by Peter Hagyo-Kovacs.