Join us for the inaugural Wedgewood Film Festival on June 9th at the Independent Picture House! This year's festival shines a light on "Palestine: 100 Years of Struggle," showcasing a powerful selection of five films that delve into the rich and complex history of Palestine over the past century.
Immerse yourself in stories of resilience, resistance, and hope as we explore the Palestinian experience through the eyes of talented filmmakers. Each film offers a unique perspective on the struggles and triumphs of the Palestinian people, providing a profound understanding of their enduring quest for justice and peace.
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Don't miss this opportunity to engage with thought-provoking cinema and connect with a community passionate about global human rights and cultural understanding.
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Date: June 9th, 2024
Venue: Independent Picture House
Time: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Film screenings throughout the day)
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Tickets are free for all attendees and available now. Secure your spot for a day of impactful storytelling and meaningful dialogue.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below. Let's come together to celebrate cinema and amplify the voices that need to be heard.
See you at the festival!
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*At the festival, there will be an opportunity to donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund.
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Interested in sponsoring? Contact our community outreach coordinator at wedgewood.church@yahoo.com
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Be part of this important event and show your support!
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*Donation not required to attend the film festival.
1pm: GAZA FIGHTS FOR FREEDOM
Filmed during the height of the Great March Of Return protests, it features exclusive footage of demonstrations where 200 unarmed civilians have been killed by Israeli snipers since March 30, 2018.
3pm: MY NEIGHBORHOOD
Mohammed El Kurd is a Palestinian boy growing up in the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in the heart of East Jerusalem. When Mohammed turns 11, his family is forced to give up part of their home to Israeli settlers, who are leading a campaign of court-sanctioned evictions to guarantee Jewish control of the area. Shortly after their displacement, Mohammed’s family and other residents begin holding unarmed protests against the evictions, determined not to lose their homes for good. In a surprising turn, they are quickly joined by scores of Israeli supporters who are horrified to see what is being done in their name. Among them is Jewish West Jerusalem resident Zvi Benninga and his sister Sara, who develop a strong relationship with Mohammed and his family as they take on a leading role in organizing the protests.
3:50pm: NAILA AND THE UPRISING
When a nation-wide uprising breaks out in 1987, a woman in Gaza must make a choice between love, family and freedom. Undaunted, she embraces all three, joining a clandestine network of women in a movement that forces the world to recognize the Palestinian right to self-determination for the first time.
5:45pm: BUDRUS
Budrus is an award-winning feature documentary film about Palestinian community organizer, Ayed Morrar, who unites Palestinian political factions and invites Israeli supporters to join an unarmed movement to save his village of Budrus from destruction by Israel’s Separation Barrier. Success eludes them until his 15-year-old daughter, Iltezam, launches a women’s contingent that quickly moves to the front lines. Struggling side by side, father and daughter unleash an inspiring, yet little-known, movement in the Occupied Palestinian Territories that is still gaining ground today. In an action-filled documentary chronicling this movement from its infancy, Budrus shines a light on people who choose nonviolent strategies to confront a threat.
7:35pm: BOYCOTT
When a news publisher in Arkansas, an attorney in Arizona, and a speech therapist in Texas are told they must choose between their jobs and their political beliefs, they launch legal battles that expose an attack on freedom of speech across 33 states in America. Boycott traces the impact of state legislation designed to penalize individuals and companies that choose to boycott Israel due to its human rights record.