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The Dovekeepers

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.

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Part One

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.

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Part Two

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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"The Dovekeepers" First Trailer

Cast and Crew

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Cote de Pablo

Shirah

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Rachel Brosnahan

Yael

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Kathryn Prescott

Aziza

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Diego Boneta

Amram

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André Agius

Adir

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Jonas Armstrong

Yoav

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Sam Hazeldine

Flavius

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Manuel Cauchi

Joseph Bar Elhanan

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Andrei Claude

Sa' adallos

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Maia Laura Attard

Young Yael

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Mark Burnett

Producer

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Nada Pinter

Script Supervisor

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Delphine White

Costume Design

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Suzanne M. Smith

Casting

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Ann Peacock

Writer

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Sylvain Lebel

Editor

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Chris Bonello

Art Department Coordinator

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Roma Downey

Producer

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Marcia Scott

Assistant Costume Designer

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Augusto Grassi

Costume Supervisor

The Dovekeepers

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.

Orignal Language

en

Seasons

1

Genre

Drama

Status

Ended

Release Data

2015-03-31

Production Companies

LightWorkers Media, CBS Studios, CBS Entertainment Productions

Streaming Network

CBS

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