"Where Olive Trees Weep": Discussion on Palestinian Struggle for Justice (6-16-24)

"Where Olive Trees Weep": Film and Discussion on Palestinian Struggle for Justice
UUs for Justice in the Middle East & Human Rights Working Group
Sunday, June 16, 2024
UUSF for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) and the Human Rights Working Group (HRWG) organized an event featuring a film and discussion about the Palestinian people's struggle. The film, titled "Where Olive Trees Weep," sheds light on the current crisis in Israel and Palestine, highlighting the experiences of individuals living in the occupied West Bank. You can find out more about the film at whereolivetree....
Larissa Cusaro and Ivan Villegas, students involved in pro-Palestinian encampments, spoke at the event, along with Attorney Jeff Wozniak who discussed legal issues.
The event aimed to raise funds for students' legal fees and promote compassion, understanding, and justice for the Palestinian people. The film aimed to contribute to ending the occupation, achieving equal rights, and healing intergenerational trauma in the region.
Websites: www.uusf.org/hrwg & www.uusf.org/u...

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Chapters
:19 - Welcome and opening with John Meliska
6:50 - Larissa Cusaro Statement
9:50 - Ivan Villegas Statement
17:01 - Jeff Wozniak Statement
25:24 - Bruce Neuburger Introduction to the film
27:18 - Where Olive Trees Weep Film Trailer
30:17 - Questions and Answers

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