In conjunction with the MVCC Arab Student Union, join us for a special screening of “A State of Passion”, preceded by “The Olive Tree Said To Me”, a wonderful short film based off the best-selling book. All proceeds go to the MVCC Arab American Excellence Fund.
A STATE OF PASSION
2024, dirs. Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi
Palestine, Lebanon; 93 min.
In English and Arabic with English subtitles
After 43 horrific days working round the clock under constant bombardment in the emergency rooms of Gaza’s Al-Shifa and Al-Ahli hospitals, British-Palestinian reconstructive surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah emerged to find himself as a face of Palestinian resistance.
Preceded by the short film:
THE OLIVE TREE SAID TO ME
2022, dir. Naif Salem, 5 min.
Based on the best-selling book by author Naif Salem, discover the beauty of Palestine in this short film through a young girl's journey as she learns the tradition of the olive harvest.
Please note: Tickets are $12 and $8 for students. They can be purchased by clicking the button above or by contacting the box office Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 708-974-5500.
