It’s possible I would have found this film more engaging had I possessed a deeper understanding of the 'Yom Kippur' conflict that put the young nation of Israel at risk. With substantial military forces and tanks amassing along the borders, the responsibility fell to Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir (played by Dame Helen Mirren) to inspire her significantly smaller population and collaborate with the renowned defens…

It's admirable to want to celebrate a country's influential figures, but director Guy Nattiv’s attempt to create a tribute to Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir (played by Helen Mirren) doesn’t quite reach its potential. The movie centers on Meir's response to the 1973 Yom Kippur War, a time when Israel faced near-defeat due to unexpected attacks from Egypt and Syria – actions largely motivated by their territorial lo…