Movie Nights -

2025 MOVIE NIGHTS SCHEDULE COMING SOON!

In 2025, we will screen films from and about the Arab world for adults and families. And, we will continue to educate about the history and culture of Palestine as we show Palestinian films once a month.
Join us for an evening to enjoy a light dinner followed by a movie screening.
Movies will be in Arabic, French, or a combination and have English subtitles.
Some movies are for adults (Friday nights), some movies are for the whole family (Saturday nights).
Movies are usually free, but we sometimes ask a $5 donation to help us cover the cost of the specific movie.
Dinner is available for purchase. Reservations greatly appreciated!

— Movies for Adults —

January 24

January 24, 2025
7 PM – Dinner ($15)
7:30 pm – Movie
$5 suggested donation

MENU: Musakhan rolls (chicken), Freekeh Soup, Salad, Dessert
Vegetarian option: spinach pies

Foragers depicts the dramas around the practice of foraging for wild edible plants in Palestine/Israel with wry humor and a meditative pace. Shot in the Golan Heights, the Galilee and Jerusalem, it employs fiction, documentary and archival footage to portray the impact of Israeli nature protection laws on these customs. The restrictions prohibit the collection of the artichoke-like ’akkoub and za’atar (thyme), and have resulted in fines and trials for hundreds caught collecting these native plants. For Palestinians, these laws constitute an ecological veil for legislation that further alienates them from their land while Israeli state representatives insist on their scientific expertise and duty to protect. Following the plants from the wild to the kitchen, from the chases between the foragers and the nature patrol, to courtroom defenses, Foragers captures the joy and knowledge embodied in these traditions alongside their resilience to the prohibitive law. By reframing the terms and constraints of preservation, the film raises questions around the politics of extinction, namely who determines what is made extinct and what gets to live on.

February 7

Friday, February 7
7 pm – Dinner ($15)
7:30 pm – Movie ($10)

This event is open to the public.

Dinner (optional) – $15

MENU: Maftool (chicken or vegetarian option), Gazan Salad (tomatoes, green bell peppers with dill), dessert

From Executive Producer Michael Moore and Palestine’s Official Submission for the 2025 Academy Awards, From Ground Zero, is a collection of revealing stories from 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war, who capture their lives in Gaza amidst war.

Using a blend of animation, documentary, and fiction, they create a powerful testament to the steadfastness of the human spirit. This film serves as a remarkable reflection of how art can thrive even in the darkest times, showcasing the enduring spirit and creativity that emerge amid ongoing devastation.