Part of the 2026 Palestine Film Festival

Tuesday April 28

Location: Wang Center Main Theater

Afternoon Session: Start Time 3:30pm (total running time approx. 2 hours)

1. It's Bisan From Gaza and I'm Still Alive (2023) dir. Bisan Owda

Bisan Owda, journalist and influencer collaborator of the media AJ+, is at the forefront of reporting, reporting, by filming with her phone, the daily life of Palestinians to the world since October 7, 2023, the start of the war and devastation from Gaza. Owda's storytelling style and resilience have captured international attention, with his work widely covered by international media. She received an Emmy Award in 2024 for her outstanding coverage of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

2. Hai Contemporary Dance Company, Homage To Reem Banna (2023) dir. Mohanad Smama

The modern dancers of Gaza’s Hai Contemporary Arts create an homage to Palestinian singer Reem Banna whose lyrics described everyday life under Israeli occupation.

3. The Encampments (2025) dir. Michael T Workman and Kei Pritsker

When a group of students at Columbia University in New York launch a movement protesting the war in Gaza, they spark a nationwide uprising in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Encampments spring up at hundreds of campuses as students object to their own university’s investment in the US and Israeli arms industry. Featuring detained student activist Mahmoud Khalil, The Encampments takes viewers inside America’s student uprising with incredible intimacy and urgency. Professors, whistleblowers, and student activists shed light on a moment that captivated the nation’s attention and continues to make headlines today.

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