| Al Helm: Martin Luther King in Palestine (93 min) Israel/Palestine/USA |
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Director/Producer: Connie Field
Description:
The filmmakers went to the Holy Land with Dr. Clay Carson, who runs the Martin Luther King, Jr. Institute, to film his play about Dr. King performed by the Palestinian National Theatre and an African-American gospel choir, which was presented to audiences all over the West Bank. It was an intense cultural exchange between two peoples encompassing the joy of new friendships, creative collaborations and eye opening experiences. The performers also captured the growing non-violent movement of young people in Palestine, who are much like their peers in Egypt and Tunisia ñ bright, well-educated, social media savvy and deeply committed. The film brings a fresh perspective in understanding the realities of Palestinian life under occupation and introduces people to the young Palestinians who are changing the landscape non-violently.
Biography:
Connie Field is Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning director, pioneering social documentary filmmaker. Before getting involved in film, she worked as an organizer in many social and human rights organizations, where she established the commitment to progressive social change, which she has carried into her film career. Many of Field's films focus on hidden histories and stories that had not previously been told, which should be an important part of our collective memories.
Contact Information:
Clarity Films
e: connie@clarityfilms.org
w: www.clarityfilms.org/mlk
