Philly Remembers Al-Nakba... 60 Days for 60 Years

Location: Wooden Shoe Books
508 S. 5th Street

Description: Arna Mer Khamis was a legendary activist for the rights of the Palestinian people who founded a theatre group at a refugee camp, teaching children to express themselves through acting. Her son Juliano, a director for the group, filmed Arna working with the children over a 6-year period. Following Arna's death, he returns to the camp to find out what became of the young refugees. Best Documentary Feature winner at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival. (85 minutes)