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Important Note About Our Opening Night Show
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Thanks to your overwhelming support, our Opening Night Film Eyes of a Thief is now SOLD OUT! A Standby Line will form…

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Nadia Abuelezam: “I Wanted to Bring the Humanity and Human Nature and Human Emotion Back Into Our Stories”
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We chat with Nadia Abuelazam, the Founder of Palestinians Podcast, to learn more about her new gig.

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Hind Shoufani: “I Made a Poem and a Love Story for My Family”
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We talked with Hind Shoufani about the making of her film, Trip Along Exodus, which was born out of a desire to tell her mysterious father’s story.

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Festival Theme #2: Palestinian Stories
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The second theme highlighted in this year’s festival program is uniquely Palestinian stories.

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Festival Film Theme #1: Refugees
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This year’s festival has two main themes. The first is refugees…

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Tickets Now on Sale for Palestinians Live!
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An evening of true stories told live by local Palestinian storytellers about their own experiences.

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Festival Theme #1: Refugees
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This year’s has two main themes…

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Najwa Najjar: ‘I Wanted to Explore the Question, What Do You Do When You Have No Options, No Hope?’
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We caught up with Najwa Najjar as she gets ready to attend her film screening on Oct. 16 in Boston, and chatted about the making of her film Eyes of a Thief.

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“The Map is Not the Territory” Parallel Paths: Palestinians, Native Americans, Irish
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BPFF is proud to present this special exhibit exploring the profound relationships between Palestinian, Native American, and Irish cultures and histories.

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MAP Exhibit Special Content: Hozhonahaslii: Stories of Healing the Soul Wound
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Hozhonahaslii: Stories of Healing the Soul Wound was made as part of a healing process that is going on in the Navajo Nation. It comprises personal testimonies, memories, and reflections of the Diné (Navajo), which are interwoven with commentaries.

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MAP Exhibit Special Content: Young Women of Dheisheh Share Memories
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Young women of Dheisheh refugee camp in the West Bank share personal memories in an online exhibit that is part of The Map Is Not the Territory exhibit.

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BPFF Co-presents: The Wanted 18 on Tuesday, July 21 in Arlington
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Come see what a ruckus 18 cows can cause when they are in Israeli-occupied territory! We’re excited to co-present the Boston Premiere of this innovative and awardwinning film.

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Seeking Your Everyday Stories
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We’re looking for your stories. Stories about Palestine, being Palestinian, and the Palestinian cause.

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One Night Only! BPFF Brings Omar Premiere to Boston Area Feb 28
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OMAR by Hany Abu Assad 2013 | Drama | 98 min (Arabic/Hebrew with English subtitles) | Rated: R Boston Premiere! Friday, February 28, 2014 7:30 pm West Newton Cinema Tickets:…

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TIPS ON VIEWING THIS YEAR’S VIRTUAL FESTIVAL

Which films screen on which days?

All films offered virtually can be viewed any time during the 10 days.

Can I view films virtually even if I live outside the Boston area?

Yes. Please be advised that some films have georestrictions set by the filmmaker or distributor. Each film’s georestriction is specified in its listing.

I have a ticket, now how do I view the film?

Once the festival opens, on October 13 at 6 pm, the ticket unlocks the film and makes it available for viewing. You’ll be able to watch all virtual screenings via Apple TV, Roku, and Android TV as well as screencasting from your PC or mobile device.

After I’ve started a film, can I pause it or will I lose access?

Yes, you can pause the film.

How long do I have to view the film?

From the moment you unlock a film, you have 48 hours to finish viewing it.

Where can I get support if problems arise?

On the BPFF Virtual Festival page, click on the Need Help? button in the top right-hand corner. Click to see FAQs and launch live help via Chat.

Can I use my 3 Film Pass or Full Festival Pass to attend a live screening?

No, live screenings require purchase of a separate ticket.

 

Still have questions?

Email us at info@bostonpalestinefilmfest.org.