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On Sunday November 18th,  2001, HUMANSERVE  hosted a screening of  Live from  Palestine , a documentary film about the Al-Aqsa Intifada (Uprising) as seen and heard through the eyes and voices of Palestine Radio.  This film is an ARTE (France) co-production.

Our guest speaker for the evening was the film's director & producer, Rashid Masharawi who gave a presentation and answered questions from the audience.

After the screening, there was  a Silent Auction of original art and Handicrafts by Palestinian artists in the theatre lobby.

Light refreshments were served.

Rashid Masharawi - Bio

Born in 1962 in the Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza, Masharawi is the director of several documentaries and fiction films.  He is also the winner of many international awards, including the UNESCO Award at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival.  In 1996, Masharawi founded the Cinema Production Centre in Ramallah, West Bank, which aims to improve and develop the Palestinian movie industry by encouraging and training young Palestinian movie-makers.  An innovative artist, Masharawi created the Mobile Cinema which has allowed thousands of children to enjoy local and foreign films.  Mashrawi's films include:

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