GAZA IS OUR HOME
dir. Monear Shaer, 2024
United States, Palestine, 67 min
In English and Arabic with English subtitles
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 – 7:30 PM (w/Q&A)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 – 7:30 PM (w/Q&A)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 – 7:30 PM (w/Q&A)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 – 10 PM
Monear Shaer’s profoundly personal documentary peels back the layers of devastation within the Gaza Strip, created out of agony as a timely, impactful, and tragic response to the collective anguish of all who call it home. What began as an auto-generated iPhone slideshow of Monear’s trip to see his family in 2021 has transformed into a feature film.
Through a tapestry of intimate interviews, unfiltered personal footage, and raw storytelling, GAZA IS OUR HOME transcends political rhetoric and confronts audiences with the ongoing cruelty thrust upon the area. It’s a testament to the humanity of the thousands massacred since October 2023, laying bare their raw emotions, shattered dreams, and incomprehensible strength. Each frame represents a defiant declaration of Palestinians’ right to exist, be seen, and be heard in a world that has long ignored their cries.