The Dovekeepers (2015)
Set in ancient Israel, The Dovekeepers is based on the true events at Masada in 70 C.E. After being forced out of their home in Jerusalem by the Romans, 900 Jews were ensconced in a fortress at Masada, a mountain in the Judean desert. Besieged at Masada, the Jews held out for months against the vast Roman armies. The events are recounted from the perspective of a few extraordinary women who arrive at Masada with unique backstories, but a common bond for survival. Additionally, these women, who work together daily as dovekeepers, are all concealing substantial secrets. This four-hour limited event series is based on Alice Hoffman's bestselling, critically acclaimed historical novel.
The Dovekeepers: Season 1 - 2 Episode s
1x1 - Part One
March 31, 2015
Enslaved by Romans, Shirah and Yael are forced to share the truth about Masada with historian Flavius Josephus, and begin their tale by revealing the events that led up to the 10th Roman Legion nearing Masada, where Jewish warriors stood ready.
1x2 - Part Two
April 1, 2015
Still held captive, Shirah and Yael continue to share the truth about Masada with Flavius Josephus, picking up from where they left off, as the Jewish soldiers began to unravel while Roman forces planned how they would invade the mountain fortress.
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