Israel-Palestine

he Chicago Palestine Film Festival committee happily announces the selections and schedule for the 10th annual film festival in Chicago this spring. This year’s lineup includes various works from Palestinian, American, European and other filmmakers. The festival will take place from April 15 - 27 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
The opening night feature will be Zahara by acclaimed director Mohammad Bakri. The Chicago Palestine Film Festival will host an opening night reception prior to the film at the Gene Siskel Film Center beginning at 6:30 PM.

Iowa Palestine-Israel conference label

Please visit http://afsc-iowaconference.org/new/ or see the attached flyer for more schedule information. The conference will run 12:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 and 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15.

Featuring Ghaith al-Omari and Gilead Sher, with Moderator John Murray 

Israeli Gilead Sher and Palestinian Ghaith al-Omari, both experienced in past Middle East peace negotiations, will analyze current approaches toward resolving this seemingly intractable conflict and offer their insights on possible actions the parties may take during the coming year.

I Know I'm Not Alone

“Music has the power to bring people together like no other art form.”

The next film in the “Examining Modern Life” series, sponsored by the AFSC, is “I Know I’m Not Alone,” a documentary that follows musician and humans rights worker Michael Franti as he captures the costs of global conflicts in war-torn Iraq, Israel, and occupied Palestine with only a few friends, video equipment, and his guitar.

Joel Finkel of Jewish Voice for Peace presents an overview of the troubled history of the region. Moderated discussion to follow. Free and open to the public with refreshments. Co-sponsored by the Evanston Public Library and Neighbors for Peace.

My Name is Rachel Corrie" is a one-woman play based on the writings of the late Rachel Corrie. Edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner. Starring Courtney Day Nassar.

$5 Suggested Donation (no one will be turned away for lack of funds)

    --PHOTO EXHIBIT documenting conditions in Gaza
    --PRESENTATION on Israel & Gaza, followed by discussion
 
Presenters:

With a new round of U.S. sponsored peace talks underway, what are the prospects for a stable and just peace in one of the world’s most volatile regions?

 
A discussion featuring
 
Rashid Khalidi
Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies, Columbia University