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ABOUT THE FILM: During the 2006 Israeli attack on Lebanon, Hala, a Lebanese American boxer in New York City finds herself living through the unbearable survivor's guilt that presents her with a challenge to reconcile with her estranged father. During a quarrel at a jazz club that turns physical, Hala forms a bond with Kendrick who takes her on a road trip to quiet her anger.
Cast: Jessica Damouni, Ben Williams, Zayn Alexander, Salah Anwar, Sarah Bitar, Timothy Hickernell, Fady Kerko, Amel Khalil, JackSochet, Kareem Hegazi
Special Appearance: Tarek Yamani (Pianist), Theo Croker (Trumpet Player) & Jonathan Barber (Drummer).
Cinematographer: Autumn Eakin
Sound Design: Charles de Montebell
Producer: Erika Rydell, George A. Velez
Executive Producer: Darine Hotait, Daquon Saxton
Production Design: Josefina Laban
Composer: Tarek Yamani
Written and Directed by Darine Hotait
And so many others who have contributed their resources and generosity to this film.
FESTIVALS AND SCREENINGS:
. HBO HQ New York | Roster Showcase
. 13th Leiden International Film Festival
. 29th Journée Cinématographique De Carthage JCC
. 21st Reel Sisters of the Diaspora, New York
. 13th Tacoma Film Festival, Washington
. 12th Boston Palestine Film Festival, Boston
. 13th Mizna Twin Cities Arab Film Festival
. 5th Olhares De Mediterraneo, Lisbon
. 13th Lebanese Film Festival
. 42nd Montreal World Film Festival
. 10th Marfa Film Festival, Texas
. Festival Des Cinemas Arabes (Institut Du Monde Arabe), Paris
. 15th Utah Arts Festival, Salt Lake City
. 13th Cinetopia Film Festival, Detroit
Press:
women cinemakers
July 2018, NY