Thursday, April 17, 6:15 p.m. | Made by a breakaway faction of the US Newsreel collective Pacific Newsreel, REVOLUTION UNTIL VICTORY AKA WE ARE THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE edits archival footage into a detailed, historical reconstruction of Palestinian history. Great attention is paid to the political genesis of Zionism, the refugee camps of the Middle East, the rise of the Palestinian Liberation Movement, and Israel's relationship to Western imperialism. Preceded by ABU SALMA (2024, dir. Asil Alwadiya, 7 min.), HIDE & SEEK (2024, dir. Rami Abbas, 8 min.), WHEN WEATHER PERMITS (2024, dir. Hareth Yousef, 10 min.), and SHATTERED MEMORY (2023, dir. Hayat Laban, 14 min.).

Sold out! A limited first-come, first-served waitlist line will open at the box office one hour before the event. Any available tickets will be released to the waitlist when the event begins. Waitlist does not guarantee entry, limit one spot per person present. No email or phone reservations–must reserve in person. Read our full waitlist policy here.

Founded in 2001, the Chicago Palestine Film Festival (CPFF), a program of the Middle East Charitable and Cultural Society Inc., a non-profit organization, is an annual cultural event that serves as a vibrant platform for showcasing the rich and diverse narratives of Palestinian cinema. Film synopses provided by CPFF. Learn more at palestinefilmfest.com.

The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu