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.
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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