74 minutes
Jaime Villarreal Izquierdo
Documentary
2019 - Chile
Canadian Premiere
Screens with: Brewed in Palestine
The Freedom Theater, in Jenin refugee camp, sets the stage for "cultural resistance". A group of ambitious young actors are determined to fulfill a dream - to premiere their play, The Siege, in New York City, despite it being previously banned. The documentary follows their preparations for this life-changing journey and explores the power of art to heal wounds and resist injustices.
Past Festivals
Boston Palestine Film Festival, Oct. 2019 (USA)
London Palestine Film Festival, Nov. 2019 (U.K.)
Reel Palestine Film Festival, January 2020, Dubai (Emirates Arab United)
Chicago Palestine Film Festival (USA)
Co-presented by KUVRD and Palestine Just Trade