Gaza Is Our Home: A Documentary & Director Talk by Monear Shaer Collaborative Project of University of Washington Dept. of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures ( MELC ) and Peyvand Nonprofit Organization Sponsored in part by 4Culture
This event extends beyond traditional screenings, incorporating extended dialogue and community engagement that have consistently moved audiences toward deeper understanding, reflection, and action.
Join us at the SIFF Film Center for this profoundly personal documentary that peels back the layers of devastation within the Gaza Strip.
Monear Shaer is a Palestinian-American filmmaker, impact organizer, and director dedicated to telling stories that challenge mainstream narratives with the purpose to reclaim the humanity of communities too often reduced to headlines and statistics.
As a Palestinian-American filmmaker, Monear brings a unique perspective to his work, drawing from his own lived experiences and family memories to tell stories that have been continually overlooked by mainstream media. His dedication to authenticity and storytelling has garnered immense transformations in his audiences, and he hopes to remain a bold and visionary voice in the struggles for liberation for all.
