Israel-Palestine Winter 2026 Movie Series
All are invited for the upcoming screenings and post-film discussions of "Holding Liat" on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2:15 p,m, and "No Other Land" on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m.
An Israel-Palestine winter movie series will highlight two documentary films that cover topics related to October 7 and Gaza and Israel’s occupation of the West Bank. University of Scranton co-sponsoring offices include the Ellacuria Initiative, Peace and Justice Studies Program, Office of Community Relations, Theology/Religious Studies Department and Political Science Department.
'Holding Liat' Feb. 21 Field Trip to Dietrich Theatre
On Saturday, Feb. 21, University and Scranton community members are invited to a field trip to the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock to view the film, "Holding Liat," which begins at 2:15 p.m. (Attendees can gather on campus by 1 p.m. to depart to Tunkhannock by 1:15 p.m.)
Film description: In the weeks unfolding after Liat is kidnapped during Hamas’ October 7 attack on southern Israel, her father resists efforts to use her captivity to justify escalating violence in Gaza. This documentary film exposes political and emotional rifts within the family as they struggle to find a way to bring Liat home.
Tickets are available directly through the Theatre ($8.50). Free student tickets are available through Peace and Justice Studies. Attendees are invited to a post-film discussion. Registration is required. Please visit this link to register. (Students can also contact will.cohen@scranton.edu directly.)
'No Other Land' Campus Screening March 25
On Wednesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in DeNaples Center Room 405, University and Scranton members are invited to attend a screening of the Oscar-winning documentary, "No Other Land."
Film description: Palestinian activist Basel Adra documents the destruction of his community in Masafer Yatta under Israeli occupation. He forms an unlikely alliance with Israel journalist Yuval. For years, they fight against mass expulsion – forging a complex bond haunted by the extreme inequality between them.
Attendees are invited to a post-film Q&A discussion with Fr. Michael Azar, Theology and Religious Studies, and Julie Schumacher Cohen, community engagement. Registration is required for campus screening and discussion. Please visit this link to register.
Questions about the movie series? Please contact community@scranton.edu
