Art, Politics, and Life Under Occupation: Hany Abu-Assad’s Directorial Journey

Speaking at a public discussion hosted by Columbia University’s Center for Palestine Studies, acclaimed Palestinian director Hany Abu-Assad discusses his past and future films.

May 12, 2017

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by Stephanie Kraver

Can art simply be appreciated for its own sake, or should it be political? During a public discussion at Columbia University’s Center for Palestine Studies on April 3, Palestinian historian Rashid Khalidi introduced acclaimed Palestinian director Hany Abu-Assad as someone who brings politics to the forefront of his art.

With what Khali…

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