One in every five Israelis is a Palestinian. Israeli Arab: is there a more "impossible" notion of citizenship? CITIZEN BISHARA, which began shooting in the final weeks of Binyamin Netanyahu's "reign" and wrapped with Ariel Sharon's electoral victory, introduces us to the most emblematic of Israel's Palestinian citizens, the MP Azmi Bishara. A sociologist by training, the brilliant and provocative Bishara fights for the equality of Israel's Palestinian citizens and their recognition as a national minority. The film follows him in his parliamentary work, his election campaign and records his thoughts on citizenship, national minorities and democracy. In 1999, Bishara was the first Palestinian citizen to make a bid for the post of Israeli prime minister. At the 2001 elections, he was the main force in the call for boycott that was followed by 85% of Israel's Arab voters. Bishara's erudition, energy and his predilection for provocation make him an outstanding guide through the turbulent wings of Israeli political life, and a lucid, caustic observer of events in the Middle East.