From Ground Zero

Exclusive, one night only screening at The Clinton Street Theater before the film opens nation wide. Proceeds from this event will benefit Palestine Red Crescent Society.

Palestine’s official submission for the 2025 Academy Awards and an official selection at TIFF 2024, this new documentary coordinated and funded by filmmaker Rashid Masharawi 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.

“The filmmaking ingenuity on display is undoubtedly impressive, but it’s self-reflexive too, between the lo-fi digital quality of most shorts and the sense that the movie’s very texture is a commentary too… Many snippets of Gaza’s plight have made their way onto social media … but few of these fleeting clips have provided such an in-depth look at the lives of Gaza’s citizens. The psychological impact of their plight is made detailed and evident, but so is their hope in the face of doom.” -Variety

“… an unforgettable exhibition of the human spirit, a memorial to the trauma and brutality of life under war, and a collection of art that raises awareness and demands a better ending to this story than a sequel.” -RogerEbert.com