Javier Corcueran and Fermin Muguruza
2009
Featuring Hip-Hop Group DAM band , Khalas band , Amal Murkus, Safaa Arapiyat, Trio Joubran, Sabreen
Checkpoint Rock, directed by Javier Corcueran and Fermin Muguruza, shines a spotlight on music in Palestine. Beginning with renowned musician Marcel Khalife at Mahmoud Darwish’s funeral, the film traverses Palestine/Israel and presents a diverse range of musical performances along the way. Travel through Palestine with some of its best-known, most inspiring musicians from Habib Al Deek and Muthana Sha’baan, to rappers DAM and Safaa Arapiyat, the celebrated Le Trio Joubran and the soul singer Amal Murkus! Checkpoint Rock was the closing night film of TPFF 2009. It was screened to a sold-out theatre, with over 850 people in attendance. If you didn’t get to see the film then, here is your chance to check it out this summer!