Part of Shorts: Keeping the Faith at DOC NYC 2026

WORLD PREMIERE An impactful portrait of a Palestinian equestrian coach confronting the destruction of the Gaza sports center he built. Mostafa Elghalayini is a witness to the devastation of a beloved community space and its horses. Straightforward and concise, the film captures loss, displacement, and resilience. – Murtada Elfadl

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer Lauren Capps, director/producer Isabeau Doucet, and producer/editor Adrienne Haspel.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Director: Lauren Capps, Isabeau Doucet

Producer: Lauren Capps, Isabeau Doucet, Adrienne Haspel

Executive Producer: Lauren Capps, Isabeau Doucet

Cinematographer: Brandon Yadegari Moreno

Editor: Adrienne Haspel

Language: English

Country: United States of America

Year: 2026