Children of Jerusalem
Children of Jerusalem is a series of 7 documentary films directed by Beverly Shaffer, a Canadian filmmaker, between 1991 and 1996.
The series show the life in Jerusalem from the distinct points of view of the municipality's children of various cultural, economic, social and religious backgrounds.
Maria of Antioch (pretender)
Maria of Antioch( died after 10 December 1307) was the pretender to the throne of Jerusalem from 1269 to 1277.
She was the daughter of Prince Bohemond IV of Antioch and his second wife Melisende de Lusignan.
By her mother, she was the granddaughter of Queen Isabella I and King Amalric II of Jerusalem.
The King of Jerusalem, Conradin, was executed in 1268 by Charles of Anjou, who had by papal authority seized Conradin's Kingdom of Sicily.
At the time of his death, Maria was the only living grandchild of Queen Isabella; this allowed her to claim the throne of Jerusalem on the basis of proximity in blood to the Kings of Jerusalem.
The" Haute Cour" of Jerusalem passed over her claim, however, and instead chose Hugh III of Cyprus- a great- grandson of Queen Isabella I- as the next ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
Maria then went to Rome and proposed the sale of her rights to Charles of Anjou; with papal blessing and confirmation, these were sold to Charles in 1277.
Charles then took the title" King of Jerusalem", and conquered Acre, holding it until 1285.
Thereafter, the claim to the Kingdom of Jerusalem frequently changed hands, being passed down by testament or conquest rather than by direct inheritance.
Maria died, childless, in Castello de Canosa, Apulia, after 10 December 1307.
Ian Barry (director)
Ian Barry is an Australian director of film and TV.
Beverly Shaffer
Beverly Shaffer is a filmmaker in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Shaffer spent the bulk of her professional career with the National Film Board of Canada(NFB), directing short documentaries and dramas.
Her documentary "I'll Find a Way", about a young girl with spina bifida, won the 1977 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Leontius I of Jerusalem
Leontius I of Jerusalem, also Leo, was Patriarch of Jerusalem of the Church of Jerusalem from 911 to 928.
Little is known about his activities while he was patriarch.
Jacques Séverac
Jacques Séverac( 1902–1982) was a French film director and screenwriter.
He directed 21 films between 1928 and 1962.
His film" Children of the Sun" was entered into the 1962 Cannes Film Festival.
Krisztina Goda
Krisztina Goda( born 1970) is a Hungarian screenwriter and film director.
She is best known for her 2006 film Children of Glory.
The Possibility of Hope
The Possibility of Hope is a 2007 documentary short film directed by Alfonso Cuarón included as an extra in the Special Edition DVD of Cuarón's 2006 film" Children of Men".
Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
Benedict I of Jerusalem
Patriarch Benedict of Jerusalem, also Benediktos I of Jerusalem, born Vasileios Papadopoulos (1892 – December 10, 1980) was the Patriarch of Jerusalem of the Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem from 1957 to 1980.

Question: Which award the director of film Children Of Jerusalem earned?
Answer: Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film