Falasteen on Screen. Ahmad Alive & Bisan Double-Feature: Stories Straight from Gaza to Ann Arbor
Ahmad Alive (Short film, 28 min, 2024) & Bisan (Short film, 27 min, 2024)
Monday, February 17, 2025
7:00-8:30 PM
Off Campus Location
Ahmad Alive &
Bisan Double Feature: Stories Straight from Gaza
Two raw, fearless short documentaries from Seen Palestine/Seen TV—“Ahmad Alive” and “Bisan”—that cut through the media blackout to bring you real stories from Gaza.
Ahmad Alive
Meet Ahmad Ghunaim, a vlogger who never planned on becoming a war correspondent. In a split second, his house was bombed, and he was left a refugee on the streets. Despite it all, Ahmad grabbed his phone, documented the devastation, and let the world in on what most media won’t show.
Bisan
Hundreds of Palestinian journalists have been killed or forced out. But Bisan Owda stayed put. Armed with her phone and fearless determination, Bisan refuses to let the world ignore what’s happening in Gaza. She’s an Emmy winner who risked everything to show us the brutal reality of occupation and bombardment. This is journalism in its truest form—dangerous, defiant, and absolutely necessary.
This screening is a part of the Falasteen on Screen Film Festival, brought to you by Marquee Arts, Islamic Studies, Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Middle East Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Department of Anthropology, Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the International Institute, Program in International and Comparative Studies, Department of Film, Television, & Media, Imagine Fitness and Yoga, Palestine Aid Society of America.
The festival highlights the work of Palestinian filmmakers and serves as a platform for educating audiences about the history, culture, and experiences of Palestinians. Our goal is to provide a deeper understanding of life under occupation through compelling narratives that span past and present. The festival will take place in person at both the Michigan and State Theaters in Ann Arbor.
2025 Falasteen on Screen Film Lineup:
February 17th: Double Feature of Short Films from Gaza: Ahmad Alive & Bisan
February 26th: Life is Beautiful, A Letter to Gaza
March 23rd: Lyd – Q&A with the filmmaker & U-M alumna, Mekarem Eljamal
More info: https://marquee-arts.org/FILM-SERIES/
If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Two raw, fearless short documentaries from Seen Palestine/Seen TV—“Ahmad Alive” and “Bisan”—that cut through the media blackout to bring you real stories from Gaza.
Ahmad Alive
Meet Ahmad Ghunaim, a vlogger who never planned on becoming a war correspondent. In a split second, his house was bombed, and he was left a refugee on the streets. Despite it all, Ahmad grabbed his phone, documented the devastation, and let the world in on what most media won’t show.
Bisan
Hundreds of Palestinian journalists have been killed or forced out. But Bisan Owda stayed put. Armed with her phone and fearless determination, Bisan refuses to let the world ignore what’s happening in Gaza. She’s an Emmy winner who risked everything to show us the brutal reality of occupation and bombardment. This is journalism in its truest form—dangerous, defiant, and absolutely necessary.
This screening is a part of the Falasteen on Screen Film Festival, brought to you by Marquee Arts, Islamic Studies, Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Middle East Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Department of Anthropology, Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the International Institute, Program in International and Comparative Studies, Department of Film, Television, & Media, Imagine Fitness and Yoga, Palestine Aid Society of America.
The festival highlights the work of Palestinian filmmakers and serves as a platform for educating audiences about the history, culture, and experiences of Palestinians. Our goal is to provide a deeper understanding of life under occupation through compelling narratives that span past and present. The festival will take place in person at both the Michigan and State Theaters in Ann Arbor.
2025 Falasteen on Screen Film Lineup:
February 17th: Double Feature of Short Films from Gaza: Ahmad Alive & Bisan
February 26th: Life is Beautiful, A Letter to Gaza
March 23rd: Lyd – Q&A with the filmmaker & U-M alumna, Mekarem Eljamal
More info: https://marquee-arts.org/FILM-SERIES/
If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
| Building: | Off Campus Location |
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| Location: | Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 |
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| Event Type: | Film Screening |
| Tags: | Film, Global Islamic Studies, International, Middle East Studies, Muslim |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Global Islamic Studies Center, Department of Middle East Studies, International Institute, Department of Film, Television, and Media, Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Program in International and Comparative Studies, Department of Anthropology, Arab and Muslim American Studies (AMAS) |
