The Palestinian Character in Cinema

What were the consequences of the Palestinian exodus from Beirut on the representation and development of the Palestinian character in cinema? Outstanding filmmakers and witnesses of the transformation discuss how Palestinians were portrayed in screenplays, and how they were shaped through the lens of filmmakers before, during, and after the exodus from Beirut.

Moderator: Lyana Saleh- journalist, filmmaker, and producer

Participants:
Dr. Nadia Yaqub: professor of Arab cultures in the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Ala Hlehel: author and journalist