Nili (aka Courage Alliance) Project
NILI Spies AKA Courage Alliance - Feature (In Development/Pre-Production)
Modified Entertainment, Inc.
The Heroine that brought an empire to its' knees. Sarah Aaronson, along with her world renowned agronomist brother, Aaron Aaronsohn, and their team of N.i.l.i. agents supplied Intel for the British, in this epic World War I story based on true events..
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​The script as written by educator, author and filmmaker, Leora Chai-Lee. Her extensive and thorough knowledge on the subject of NILI has garnered the attention of many NILI aficionados. She has developed a long standing partnership with the Aaronsohn Foundation and Museum staff.
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She has written-produced-directed a documentary, interviewed descendants,, and dedicated her time extensively with archival research.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
For speaking engagements on the topic of NILI, please contact Modified Entertainment, Inc. at:: modifiedentertainment @ gmail.com
The Filmmaker's Message
When I wanted to write about Sarah Aaronsohn and the Nili organization, I wasn’t sure how I would approach such a vast subject and turn it into a feature documentary. " I came across this story as a young child living in Israel, while I was assigned to read the book Sarah, The Heroine of Nili by Devorah Omer in the 4th grade. This story had a profound affect on me that words can not describe.
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When I explored more and visited the archives at the Nili Museum, I felt as If I was visiting a holy place. I knew I had to tell this story. In 2010, I produced and directed a documentary about the Nili Espionage Network, and met many helpful people who helped make the project a reality. I had the honor to meet several descendants whose families were involved in NILI, such as the Aaronsohns' etc.and worked together to tell this epic story. To my surprise, this story ended up having numerous personal connections to me.
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I hope this story will encourage people to further explore this part of World War I history, when Ottoman control was authoritative, as Jews were wanting to coexist in a Jewish homeland. This story also touches upon the genocide of the Armenian people, which unfortunately preceded World War II’s Holocaust, the very thing Sarah and Aaron Aaronsohn predicted and tried to warn about.
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This story is very poignant in many ways and begs to be told on the big screen. Modified Entertainment, Inc is in pre-production/development of the story with the support of several NILI descendants.
The motion picture Image has a profound impact to inspire, educate and enlighten! We will be producing a major motion picture about Sarah Aaronsohn and the NILI Espionage network to preserve this story for future generations.
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Filmmaker/Educator
Leora Chai-Lee
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“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”-
George Santayana
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