Saturday, April 12, 7:00 p.m. | After 43 horrific days working under constant bombardment in the emergency rooms of Gaza’s Al-Shifa and Al-Ahli hospitals, British Palestinian surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah emerged to find himself as a face of Palestinian resistance. Preceded by SALT (2023, dir. Mateusz Miszczynski, 6 min.), SIRI MIRI (2021, dir. Luay Awwad, 6 min.), and THE DEER’S TOOTH (2024, dir. Saif Hammash, 16 min.). This presentation will include a filmmaker Q&A.

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