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When a leaked video of his lecture on the Psychology of Oppression goes viral and sparks accusations of anti-Semitism, tenured Palestinian-American professor Karim Hadawi finds himself at a crossroads with a harrowing ultimatum: issue a public apology to salvage his career or risk losing not only his job but also the custody of his beloved daughter. This unexpected challenge forces Karim to navigate a turbulent territory where principles clash with the pressures of public perception, plunging him into a distressing battle for integrity, family, and the preservation of freedom of speech.
- Year2024
- Runtime31 minutes
- CountryCanada
- GenreNarrative
- AwardsToronto Shorts International Film Festival Toronto August 25, 2024 Canadian Premiere Official Selection Canada San Antonio International Film Festival San Antonio August 4, 2024 North American Premiere Official Selection United States
- DirectorRodrigue Hammal
- ProducerMohannad Malas, Farah Nabulsi, Sami Alsabawi, Khaled Sabawi
- CastWaleed Zuwaiter, Matt Biedel, Carla Valentine
When a leaked video of his lecture on the Psychology of Oppression goes viral and sparks accusations of anti-Semitism, tenured Palestinian-American professor Karim Hadawi finds himself at a crossroads with a harrowing ultimatum: issue a public apology to salvage his career or risk losing not only his job but also the custody of his beloved daughter. This unexpected challenge forces Karim to navigate a turbulent territory where principles clash with the pressures of public perception, plunging him into a distressing battle for integrity, family, and the preservation of freedom of speech.
- Year2024
- Runtime31 minutes
- CountryCanada
- GenreNarrative
- AwardsToronto Shorts International Film Festival Toronto August 25, 2024 Canadian Premiere Official Selection Canada San Antonio International Film Festival San Antonio August 4, 2024 North American Premiere Official Selection United States
- DirectorRodrigue Hammal
- ProducerMohannad Malas, Farah Nabulsi, Sami Alsabawi, Khaled Sabawi
- CastWaleed Zuwaiter, Matt Biedel, Carla Valentine