Film Screening: Naila & the Uprising

📅 Date: Friday, April 11, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Museum of the Palestinian People, Washington, DC 💰 Contribution: Pay-What-You-Can ($25–$35) Gaza Remains the Story” is an exhibition that centers Gaza’s cultural heritage, resilience, and lived reality amid genocide, war, and erasure. Featuring historical archives, contemporary artworks, and community-centered scholarship, the exhibition bears witness to the devastation unfolding in Gaza while honoring the enduring creativity of its people. Based on the Palestinian Museum’s original exhibition, this version is adapted by the curator Wafa Ghnaim, with new research and urgent questions about cultural preservation, exile, and memory. It invites audiences to consider their role in sustaining Palestinian identity, both through the digital archive and the intimate, indigenous act of storytelling. “Gaza Remains the Story” is on view April 11 to November 2, 2025 at the Museum of the Palestinian People. Learn more about this adaptation for the Museum of the Palestinian People at www.tatreezandtea.com/gaza

"Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda" is a mystery novel that takes place in the heart of the now destroyed Jabaliya Camp, through the eyes of an eight-year old boy, Omar. Through Omar, author Ahmed Masoud takes the reader through the alleyways of the camp, the terrors induced by Israeli soldiers, and the temporality of life, in search of his missing father. Masoud grew up in Jabaliya Refugee Camp. His paternal family were originally from the village of Deir Sneid, and his grandfather had owned a stone house and farms in Jerusalem prior to the Nakba. With an interest in western music and writers like Charles Dickens, Masoud learned English at a young age and went on to study English literature at Al-Azhar University. In 2002, at the age of 20, he moved to London. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Master of Arts (MA) in English literature from London Metropolitan University and went on to complete his PhD in comparative literature at Goldsmiths, University of London. In 2014, Masoud wrote the play Walaa: Loyalty about the Syrian refugee crisis although his first play in 2008, Go to Gaza, Drink the Sea, was about his home. His third play, The Shroud Maker, a satirical play about the titular woman named Hajja Souad, went on a tour of the UK with with Amnesty International. Masoud's debut novel Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda was published via Rimal Books. The novel was shortlisted for a 2015 Palestine Book Award by Middle East Monitor. Masoud has been a lecturer at the University of the Arts London, as well as head of international partnership development at Oxford Brookes University for nine years and, as of 2019, head of Regent's University London's international partnerships office. He joined the University of Plymouth's Displacement Studies Research Network. He was selected to be the writer in residence at the 2019 Bristol Palestine Film Festival. In 2022, he founded the PalArt Collective and Festival initiative and published his second novel Come What May. Helena Cobban is the President of Just World Educational and the Founder and CEO of Just World Books, proud publishers of Vanished. Helena will be our co-host for this virtual conversation. Join us to discuss the book's meaning and impact with the author, Ahmed Masoud, as he shares his novel, navigating life under occupation, and his lived experience of growing up in Jabaliya.

Join us at the Museum of the Palestinian People for a special screening of No Other Land, the 2025 Oscar-winning documentary that follows Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist documenting the destruction of his homeland in Masafer Yatta while resisting the forced displacement of his people.

Join us at the Museum of the Palestinian People for a special screening of No Other Land, the 2025 Oscar-winning documentary that follows Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist documenting the destruction of his homeland in Masafer Yatta while resisting the forced displacement of his people.

Living with Drones is a groundbreaking live journalism production that weaves together wartime diaries, personal testimonials from Gaza, multimedia elements, and live performance to explore the devastating impact of drone warfare on civilians. Premiering in London and later performed to sold-out audiences in Toronto, the show uses diary-style storytelling and immersive soundscapes to illuminate the trauma, resilience, and humanity of those living under constant surveillance and threat. Created by the stitched! live journalism studio, the production challenges traditional journalistic norms by centering non-dominant voices and fostering critical community dialogue on war, technology, and accountability. Pay What You Can Ticket Scale: $25-$35

Living with Drones is a groundbreaking live journalism production that weaves together wartime diaries, personal testimonials from Gaza, multimedia elements, and live performance to explore the devastating impact of drone warfare on civilians. Premiering in London and later performed to sold-out audiences in Toronto, the show uses diary-style storytelling and immersive soundscapes to illuminate the trauma, resilience, and humanity of those living under constant surveillance and threat. Created by the stitched! live journalism studio, the production challenges traditional journalistic norms by centering non-dominant voices and fostering critical community dialogue on war, technology, and accountability. Pay What You Can Ticket Scale: $25-$35

Join Curator Wafa Ghnaim for a guided tour of Gaza Remains the Story, offering deeper insights into the exhibition’s works and themes. This tour will explore how Palestinian cultural heritage—especially from Gaza—continues to survive and adapt through art, collective memory, and diasporic storytelling.

Yalla! Storytime (يلا ستوريتايم), led by Curator Wafa Ghnaim at the Museum of the Palestinian People, is a monthly storytelling program designed for children ages 4 and up. Each session features a thoughtfully selected book that illuminates Palestinian history, culture, and traditions, offering young readers a window into the richness of Palestinian heritage. Through the power of storytelling, children will engage with narratives that foster imagination, cultural appreciation, and a deepened connection to identity and belonging. As part of Gaza Remains the Story, Yalla! Storytime invites young audiences to explore the cultural heritage of Gaza through story and art. Curator Wafa Ghnaim will lead a special reading of “A Map for Falasteen: A Palestinian Child's Search for Home” by Maysa Odeh, inspecting maps in the museum space and learning geography. The session will conclude with creative expression through coloring sheets in TATREEZ BEAUTY: A Coloring Book.

Yalla! Storytime (يلا ستوريتايم), led by Curator Wafa Ghnaim at the Museum of the Palestinian People, is a monthly storytelling program designed for children ages 4 and up. Each session features a thoughtfully selected book that illuminates Palestinian history, culture, and traditions, offering young readers a window into the richness of Palestinian heritage. Through the power of storytelling, children will engage with narratives that foster imagination, cultural appreciation, and a deepened connection to identity and belonging. As part of Gaza Remains the Story Yalla! Storytime invites young audiences to explore the cultural heritage of Gaza through story and art. Curator Wafa Ghnaim will lead a special reading of “Sitti's Bird: A Gaza Story” by Malak Mattar, followed by creative activities from TATREEZ BEAUTY: A Coloring Book. 🎟 Pricing: $5 per child | $10 per adult $25 for a family package (2 adults + 2 children) $20 for Tatreez Beauty: A Coloring Book Join us for a fun and enriching experience that fosters imagination, cultural appreciation, and a deepened sense of identity!

"It Is All About Palestine" documents the courage of student activists confronting repression and the moral clarity of a generation refusing silence. Please join the Museum of the Palestinian People as we screen this powerful documentary featuring our own local activists followed by a discussion with the films director, Dina AbouZeid and a special panel including subjects in the film. Film screening starts at 6pm, doors open at 5:30pm. Light appetizers to be provided. Please RSVP in advance. Trailer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mW5SgLaOqFFES0CBH2SZUj7LK5tL1XWS/view Dina AbouZeid is a documentary filmmaker whose journey into the field began after a decade in television and news media. Seeking to go beyond headlines and into the heart of human experience, she founded Media Vision Co. in Egypt with a mission to capture memories, uncover untold stories, and offer a clearer vision of the present. With over 25 years of experience, Dina has produced impactful content for major broadcasters including Al Jazeera, Al Hurra, Alghad, and Al Araby. Her documentaries, which often explore themes of identity, social justice, and global awareness, combine investigative depth with emotional resonance. Now based in the United States, Dina continues to amplify marginalized voices through film. She believes that honest, compassionate storytelling can make film a tool of resistance and a beacon of truth and transformation.

Kick off the Together We Stand Festival with an evening of Palestinian food, art, and performance. Enjoy a delicious dinner alongside live music, spoken word, dance, and art. This intimate night of culture and community will nourish both heart and spirit, with proceeds supporting the Museum of the Palestinian People’s mission.

. A vibrant marketplace of vendors offering Palestinian crafts, literature, and food Dabke workshops and performances An introductory class and circle where you’ll learn the art of tatreez Poetry readings Featured film screenings (stay tuned for the lineup) A central highlight of the two-day event is the GoFundMe Gallery, filled with artwork from Palestinian artists in Gaza. Visitors can bid on pieces, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the artists, strengthening our solidarity by supporting our people directly through art.