TIFF Bell Lightbox, Cinema 2

$17.74
Screening with: The Encampments

Duration: 13 min Director: Justin Mashouf Genre: Documentary Year: 2025
Country: United States Languages: English

Description:
$17.74 centers on Hamzah, a man serving a life sentence in a California prison. Hamzah’s story takes an unexpected turn in 2023 after the Israeli siege on Gaza. Appalled by Israel’s siege on Gaza and knowing personally the trauma caused by violence, Hamzah is compelled to take action and donates his entire month’s paycheck of $17.74 – towards aid efforts in Gaza. The film highlights the interconnectedness of human experiences and the universal quest for hope and redemption. It also shines a spotlight on mass incarceration in America.

Awards: Chicago Palestine Film Festival, American Documentary Film Festival
More Info: 1774film.com