This screening is presented by The Friendly Strangers Studios

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A mother refuses to accept her suspended high school senior son's deteriorating mental health, clinging to belief he only needs direction as warning signs multiply and crisis looms.

Stars Clara Khoury (Nadia), Mohammed Nizar (Basil), and Wissam Tobeileh (Basil).

There will be an opening short called, Coyotes, written and directed by Said Zagha who is submitting his film for consideration for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2027 Academy Awards (OSCARS.)

We will open the program with 2 shorts before the feature including…

A FILM BY HANADI & COYOTES - A FILM BY SAID ZAGHA

Coyotes
A Palestinian surgeon drives home after a long night shift, but little does she know that a commute through a desolate West Bank road will change her forever.

Stars Maria Zreik, Ali Suliman & Yumna Marwan.

This is a fundraiser screening that will be donating all ticket sales to The Sameer Project providing aid for families in Palestine.

This film will be submitting for Best Foreign Language Feature Film for the 2027 Academy Awards (OSCARS.) Invite your Academy Member friends to come watch. This is not an official Academy Screening as it is a ticketed event and all proceeds are donated to Palestine.