Where Olive Trees Weep

**FUNDRAISING SCREENING**

The voices of Palestine’s oppressed and colonised speak out in WHERE OLIVE TREES WEEP. It offers a window into the continuing struggles of the Palestinian people living under Israeli occupation through a series of interviews with residents of the West Bank.

It follows Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and holocaust survivor Dr. Gabor Maté through their journey in understanding the Israeli and Palestinian conflict from different perspectives.

The Directors, Zaya and Maurizio Benazz, say: ‘The film gives background to the current crisis in Israel/Palestine and brings to light the lives of people we met... Their universally human stories speak of intergenerational pain, trauma and resilience.  We hope they touch your heart, stir compassion and understanding, and give rise to a pursuit for justice. For without justice, peace remains an empty slogan.’

The film will be followed by a short audience discussion.

All proceeds from this event will be donated charities and aid orgs working on the ground in Gaza and the occupied West Bank as selected by the filmakers - choosing the final recipients after funds have been recieved according to what is most needed at that moment, with the situation changing constantly (some aid groups have had to cease operations due to safety). The list includes: Gaza Soup Kitchen, Project Hope, World Central Kitchen and Palstinian Counseling Centre, and Catharsis Holistic Healing.

Suggested ticket price is £10, but if funds are a barrier please send an email and we can accommodate.

This film is presented to you by Parents for Palestine - a grassroots collective of parents and carers from all backgrounds and denominations calling for a lasting ceasefire and an end to the ongoing seige in Gaza.