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SUMMARY:Film Screening at MCC: "Where Olive Trees Weep Screening"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for dinner\, a community screening of Where Olive Trees Weep\, followed by a community discussion. \n“Where Olive Trees Weep” offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. After the one-hour and 45-minute screening\, members of our local Palestinian community\, both Muslim and Christian\, will share their reflections and answer questions from the audience. This film is PG-13. \nThis is a great opportunity to connect with people of other faiths and engage in community building and discussion. \n5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Maghrib to Isha) | Sunday\, November 17 | MCC Conference Room | Free | Limited seating\, please register @ mcceastbay.org/olive \n\nSchedule: \n5:00-5:15 pm: Maghrib prayer in community \n5:15-5:45 pm: Dinner (RSVP required. Dinner will be catered for our attendees. There will be a vegetarian and a halal chicken option.) \n5:45 pm: Screening of Where Olive Trees Weep \n7:30 pm: Community discussion with local members of the Palestinian community \n8:00 pm: Isha prayer in the community \nThe film starts at 5:45. Note: An adult must accompany children under 17.\n \nPlease RSVP if you would like to attend (even without dinner) so we can guarantee a seat for you. \nSponsored by Soul of my Soul Exhibit & MCC East Bay. \nAll profits will go directly to supporting Palestinians on the ground in Palestine (either Gaza or the West Bank). \nSoul of My Soul Exhibit promotes conversations about Palestine through arts and culture. You can learn more about the Soul of My Soul Exhibit at www.soulofmysoulexhibit.com \n \n\n– More talks about Palestine: http://mcceastbay.org/palestinian\n– MCC Stands with the People of Palestine: https://mcceastbay.org/palestine-update\n– A Mental Health Guidebook: Nurturing Muslim Students’ Mental Health Amid University Protests – A tailored resource for student advocates navigating the unique challenges they face in calling for justice amid university repression: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g9hI3E6-7laSv3Y7j5BMjawJ7JULjW9J/view?mc_cid=0f3758fdbe&mc_eid=9d52cce10a\nScreening in October in Livermore: https://mcceastbay.org/event/where-olive-trees-weep-screening\n\nThis powerful film explores the resilience of Palestinians under occupation. The documentary explores loss\, trauma\, and the quest for justice. We follow\, among others\, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish\, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi\, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars\, having seen the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation\, expulsions\, imprisonment\, home demolitions\, water deprivation\, and denial of fundamental human rights. Yet\, through the veil of oppression\, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives. \nThis emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its cruelty? \nWatch the movie at https://www.WhereOliveTreesWeep.com and share #WhereOliveTreesWeep \n“Where Olive Trees Weep” offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss\, trauma\, and the quest for justice.  \nWe follow\, among others\, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish\, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi\, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons.  \nAncient landscapes bear deep scars\, having witnessed the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation\, expulsions\, imprisonment\, home demolitions\, water deprivation\, and denial of basic human rights. Yet\, through the veil of oppression\, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives.  \nThis emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its cruelty? Want to Host a Screening? Visit: https://www.WhereOliveTreesWeep.com \nThe film provides background to the current crisis in Israel/Palestine and illuminates the lives of people we met on our 2022 journey in the occupied West Bank. Their universally human stories speak of intergenerational pain\, trauma\, and resilience. We hope they touch your heart\, stir compassion and understanding\, and inspire a pursuit of justice. For without justice\, peace remains an empty slogan.  \nCinema can be a powerful force for change. This film aims to move hearts and minds beyond mere education and inspire audiences to echo the calls for freedom\, equality\, and dignity that have gone unanswered for far too long.  \nThe film is our modest contribution towards our dream for an end to the occupation in Palestine\, the attainment of equal rights and fair treatment for Palestinian people\, and the spreading of healing for all intergenerational cycles of trauma in the region.  \nDirectors’ Statement  \nWhere Olive Trees Weep explores themes of loss\, trauma\, and the quest for justice. We follow\, among others\, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish\, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi\, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We also watch Dr. Gabor Maté support a group of women seeking understanding and healing and offer his insights into intergenerational trauma.  \nThrough the veil of oppression\, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives. This emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its cruelty? Where Olive Trees Weep: Official Trailer (2024) \nAll profits will go directly to supporting Palestinians on the ground in Palestine (either Gaza or the West Bank). \nSoul of My Soul Exhibit promotes conversations about Palestine through arts and culture. You can learn more about the Soul of My Soul Exhibit at www.soulofmysoulexhibit.com
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/film-screening/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events,Interfaith & Community Outreach
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