Where Olive Trees Weep
Hosted by Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
In-person
When
Jul 30, 6:00 PM PDT
Where
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
24 Fellowship Way, Bayside, CA, 95524
Price
$10.00 USD per person
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About the event
In a time of metacrisis, with spiraling catastrophes all around us, how do we find our bearings and reclaim our agency? Our hearts have been broken open by the genocide taking place in Gaza. And we want a place to share our grief, hear the stories of the humans who are living inside this, and learn ways we can support them at this time. It has been said that "Grief is love that has nowhere to go". Come, let your grief be held inside this powerful container, and let your love find the form of renewed action and connection.
About the film
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.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 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.This emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its own cruelty?
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 44m
Released
2024
Director
Zaya Benazzo, Maurizio Benazzo
Producer
Zaya Benazzo, Maurizio Benazzo, Finley MacNeil
Executive Producer
Ashira Darwish
Crew
Caroline Campbell, Maral Quttieneh, Nickoloz Kachibaia, Yasen Stoev
About the space
We will gather in the sanctuary space of our Fellowship - or main hall. If you'd like to bring drinks or snacks to enjoy while you watch, please feel free. However, we ask no alcohol at this event.
Faith Center
Wheelchair accessible
Indoor Event
Bring your own food