
Screenings
After a Palestinian teen gets swept up into a West Bank protest, his mother recounts their family’s story of hope, courage and relentless struggle that led them to this fateful moment.
Thank you to our screening partners: Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, Philly Palestine Coalition, Jewish Voice for Peace Philadelphia
A pre- and post-grounding session will be offered for the this screening. The intention of this session is to support audience members as they engage sensitive and potentially triggering content, from a place of resource and agency.
Directors Spotlight

Cherien Dabis
Director
Cherien Dabis is a trailblazing writer-director and actress. Her debut, Amreeka (2009 Sundance Film Festival, 2009 Cannes Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize), and May in the Summer (2013 Sundance Film Festival) earned critical acclaim. In 2022, she became the first Palestinian Emmy nominee for Hulu‘s Only Murders in the Building.
- Year 2025
- Runtime 145 minutes
- Country Germany, Cyprus, Palestine, Jordan, Greece, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
- Director Cherien Dabis
- Premiere Philadelphia