'The War Around Us' San Francisco Bay Area Premiere on June 27

The Arab Film Festival is proud to present the Bay Area Premiere of
THE WAR AROUND US and Q&A with director Abdallah Omeish

In the winter of 2008 Ayman Mohyeldin was the only American living in the Gaza Strip. When the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was broken and the first bomb dropped on Gaza, Mohyeldin and fellow journalist and friend Sherine Tadros found themselves the only Western reporters there to capture it. This film chronicles the bonds of friendships under stress, the ethics of journalism in conflict and above all, the resilience of humans during war. With never-before-seen footage and testimonies reported from one of the most dangerous places on earth, the film bears witness to how Gaza changed them forever. Winner of Best Documentary at World Premiere for Newport Film Festival April 2012.  See screening dates and location below the preview.

75 mins. Wednesday June 27th at 7:30 only!
advance tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/254107

VIP fundraiser reception with director Abdallah Omeish
5:30pm-7:00pm
Maroc Restaurant
3122 16th St, San Francisco

Followed by the screening of,

THE WAR AROUND US
7:30pm
Roxie Theater
3117 16th St, San Francisco

Film only: $15 online/$20 @ door
VIP fundraiser reception: $25 online/$30 @ door
PACKAGE (online only): $60
-Film
-VIP fundraiser reception
-Reserved VIP theater seating

Co-sponsors:
Arab Cultural and Community Center
http://www.facebook.com/ArabCulturalandCommunityCenter
Middle East Children's Alliance
http://www.facebook.com/MECAforPeace

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-War-Around-Us/412062238804372?ref=ts
www.arabfilmfestival.org
www.roxie.com