Category Archives: Palestine

Home Front: Portraits of Sheikh Jarrah

Posted on 16 October, 2011 by

Well worth watching these human-level vignettes that humanise the headlines. From the creators of Budrus comes Home Front: Portraits from Sheikh Jarrah, this is a series of short documentaries telling the story of the nonviolent struggle in the East Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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Miko Peled: The General’s Son

Posted on 27 May, 2011 by

Reflective narration from US-based, Jerusalem-born Miko Peled, whose book, The General’s Son, is due out later this year from Just World Books. The last 5 minutes are particularly worth a listen: the history Peled outlines will not be new to … Continue reading →

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The Great Book Robbery

Posted on 2 September, 2010 by

Farewell my library! Farewell mansion of wisdom, temple of philosophers, institute of science, council house of literature! ~ Khalil Sakakini

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Life On Wheels

Posted on 23 August, 2010 by

The wonderful Jody McIntryre (blogs here) from the movie Life On Wheels By Haitham al Katib (h/t NF)

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