87 minutes
Michael Rowley
Documentary
2019 - USA
Canadian Premiere
Screens with: Did You See Me This Time with Your Own Eyes?
In the shadow of a wall stands a new generation – one willing to defy all obstacles no matter the height. Hurdle is a portrait of Palestinian youth and their responses to a world of walls, checkpoints and arrests. The film’s protagonists, Sami and Mohammad, begin teaching the creative practices of parkour and photography to the youth of their communities as a means to overcome the personal and political obstacles that often feel inescapable. Although these young men are separated by a wall, they are united in leading the next generation toward freedom and self-determination through creative practices. With breathtaking visuals, intimate access and action-packed scenes, Hurdle views the occupation through the lives of the youth.
Awards
Palestine Cinema Days 2019 - Sunbird Award for Best Documentary Feature Nominee
Kendal Mountain Film Festival 2019 - Winner of Special Jury Prize
Tulsa American Film Festival 2019 - Winner of Jury Prize for Best Documentary Feature Film
Social Justice Film Festival 2019 - Winner of Gold Jury Prize for Best Documentary Feature Film, Closing Night Film
Dallas International Film Festival 2019 - Best Documentary Feature Jury Competition Nominee
And Many More
Past Festivals
DOC NYC 2019
HumanDoc Festival 2019 (Poland)
Reel Palestine Film Festival 2020 (U.A.E.)
Boston Palestine Film Festival 2019
Co-presented by Toronto Arab Film and Independent Jewish Voices