The Vicky Knafo Story

This episode tells the harrowing story of Vicky Knafo, the single mother who embarked on a trek from Ashkelon to Jerusalem to protest drastic cuts in child support welfare. It is a gripping investigation that reveals the personal and public struggle of Knafo, who became a social icon and an unlikely leader for tens of thousands of single mothers. The documentary explores the political climate of the time, the media frenzy that surrounded her journey, and the profound impact her protest had on Israeli society and economic policy. Through archival footage and intimate interviews, the film captures the moment one woman’s individual cry for justice ignited a nationwide movement.

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