PALESTINIAN VOICES FILM FEST
Sat Aug 22, 2026 6:00pm Doors, 7:00pm Show - All Ages
Join us at the Tower Theatre for a celebration of Palestinian cinema—powerful films that explore identity, resilience, history, family, and everyday life through the voices of Palestinian filmmakers. Experience the stories behind the headlines.
Net proceeds will benefit The People’s Center for Palestine. PCPalestine.org is a resource and organizing institution for the Palestinian diaspora and the Palestine movement in North America. Through education, cultural work, and support for grassroots organizations, we strengthen the Palestinian diaspora’s connection to their homeland across generations and geographies.
Gaza Bride 17 Saleh, a fisherman from Gaza City, suffers from post- traumatic stress disorder as a result of losing his only son in a tragic incident when he was 10 years old. Saleh decides to take his son fishing with him for the first time. Their day starts calmly and pleasantly on board the fishing boat, but suddenly, a military vessel intercepts them and randomly opens fire on them, resulting in the death of his only son. After this incident, Saleh begins a journey of suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder, trapped inside his mind. He takes us on a psychological journey. Written and Directed by Wassem Khair (2025)
All That’s Left of You After a Palestinian teen gets swept up into a West Bank protest, his mother recounts the family story of hope, courage and relentless struggle that led to this fateful moment. Writeen and Directed by Cherie Dabis (2025)