The Jerusalem Fund and the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University are pleased to present their annual summer film series highlighting recent documentary and feature films from and about Palestine that explore the social, cultural and political complexities of Palestinian life and identity.
All films are screened at The Jerusalem Fund and are in English or have English subtitles. Attendance is free and open to the public. No RSVP required. Space is limited. Directions and parking information. For all other inquiries, call The Jerusalem Fund at 202.338.1958 or email info@thejerusalemfund.org.
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Wednesday | 13 July | 6:30 p.m.
(No) Laughing Matter
Director: Vanessa Rousselot / 54 minutes / 2010
Convinced that humor knows no frontiers, a young filmmaker embarks on an unusual quest: to search for humor in the West Bank. At first she finds only disillusionment – "our whole situation is a joke" – but little by little she uncovers a vibrant culture of humor that defies conventional wisdom. From inane stories mocking the residents of Hebron – the classic butts of Palestinian jokes – to self-deprecating, political quips and bitter-sweet anecdotes about the absurdity of everyday life, her journey plunges her into a little known universe, one in which a glimmer of hope and humanity endure in the shadow of conflict.
Wednesday | 20 July | 6:30 p.m.
One Family in Gaza
Director: Jen Marlow / 22 minutes / 2011
Wafaa Awajah describes the execution of her nine-year-old son during the Israeli assault on Gaza in January 2009. As she speaks, her younger children play on the rubble of their destroyed home. Kamal Awajah struggles to help his surviving traumatized children heal amidst ongoing violence and fear. Their love for their children is expressed in every word and action. Palestinians in Gaza are depicted either as terrorists or as helpless victims. The Awajah family challenges both portrayals. Through one family’s story, the larger tragedy of Gaza is exposed, and the courage and resilience of its people shines through.
Inshallah Beijing
Directors: Francesco Cannito, Luca Cusani / 54 minutes / 2009
View Trailer: http://youtu.be/zvzKv4A9zFk
Ghadir dreams that at last someone will buy her some running shoes. Nader trains whilst dodging missiles and mines. Zakia can’t get a permit from the military to get to the swimming pool. Meet the 2008 Palestinian Olympic team- poorly trained, ill-equipped and competing for a country that doesn’t exist yet. Will the ultimate underdogs make it in Beijing? A unique portrayal of hope.
Wednesday | 27 July | 6:30 p.m.
Occupation Has No Future
Director: David Zlutnick / 84 minutes / 2010
View Trailer: http://youtu.be/k-G5D7bLx1s
Occupation Has No Future studies Israeli militarism, examines the occupation of the Palestinian West Bank, and explores the work of Israelis and Palestinians organizing against militarism and occupation through conversations with Israeli conscientious objectors, former soldiers, and Palestinians living under occupation. The film explores the Israeli social environment and examines the consequences of Israeli policies both for the Palestinian people as well as for Israeli civil society. It additionally looks at the Israeli anti-militarist movement and those Israeli youth refusing conscription, refusing orders, and choosing to partner with a growing grassroots Palestinian campaign of civil disobedience to defeat the occupation.
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