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LAND OF CANAAN

2025, dir. Maggie Lemere
Palestine; 87 min.
In English and Arabic with English subtitles

This documentary feature film presents a rare and intimate view of Palestinian farmers and their ancient olive trees - symbols of resilience, heritage, and home. Faced with ongoing political violence and the loss of their land, a visionary olive farmer in the occupied West Bank brings thousands of small-scale olive farmers together in fair trade cooperatives that connect them to global markets and create a future for their families, one that is life-affirming and nurtures their ancestral relationship to the land and the ancient olive trees they serve.

Executive Producer Billy Amos and co-Producer Deena Hadid Falconett will be in attendance.

Director Maggie Lemere and Producer/Protagonist Dr. Nasser Abufarha will be present for a post-film Q&A.

Preceded by the short film:

THE FLOWERS STAND SILENTLY, WITNESSING

2024, dir. Theo Panagopoulos, 17 min.

A Scotland-based Palestinian filmmaker discovers hidden footage of his homeland's wildflowers. Inspired by this rare archive, he embarks on a journey to recover and preserve this precious visual heritage.