Middle East

Come view a photography exhibit by Skip Schiel who is a frequent visitor to Gaza and who focuses in on the occupation through his camera's lense.  Alongside of the exhibit, Skip will give a photographic presentation on the theme of "Hope and Hopelessness: How Do the Residents of Gaza Survive Psychologically?"   We will also be honoring two local activists during this luncheon.

Budrus film

Special Jury Mention, Tribeca Film Festival; grant awardee, Foundation for Jewish Culture

2009 award winner.  Producer Ronit Avni in person at both showings: July 28 at SF Castro and August 1 at Roda Theatre in Berkeley.  Tickets $11 matinee, $12 general. 

ALSO: Thursday, July 29, 11:30 am at Castro, discussion (free to public): "Is Dialogue Possible?  How Films Help us Talk about Israel (...or not)"

GAZA'S WINTER, produced by Najwa Najjar, comprises 12 short films about Gaza and Operation Cast Lead.
GAZA-STROPHE, The Day After, by Samir Abdallah & Kheredine Mabrouk.  Films will be followed by discussion panel: Paul Larudee, Nadeen Elshorafa, Jess Ghannam, Michel Shehadeh.

Kartemquin Films and director Usama Alshaibi invite you to

A BENEFIT FOR AMERICAN ARAB

Enjoy an evening of Music by Black Bear Combo,
Middle Eastern Food, Cash Bar*, Raffle,
Belly Dancing, Henna Tattoos, and the World Premiere
of clips from the upcoming film American Arab.

Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door.
*Ticket price includes one drink ticket.

Proceeds will support production of the film.