Occupation 101
Film Screening by Students for Justice in Palestine, copresented by Arab Film Festival
Date: April 9th 2010, 6pm
Place: 110 Boalt Hall, UC Berkeley
Synopsis of the film: A thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict — ‘Occupation 101′ presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the never ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions.
The film discusses the unfolding of the Palestinian Israeli conflict in chronological order, beginning with the first wave of Jewish immigration from Europe in the 1880′s throughIsrael’s withdrawal from Gaza in 2005 including numerous first-hand on-the-ground experiences and testimonies. Occupation 101 explains life under Israeli military rule, the role of the United States in the conflict, and the major obstacles that stand in the way of a lasting and viable peace.
Featuring a diverse list of the most credible Jewish, Israeli, Palestinian and international Middle East scholars, historians, peace activists, journalists, and humanitarian workers (including Allison Weir, Ilan Pappe, Rachid Khalidi, Jeff Halper, Amira Haas and Noam Chomsky), Occupation 101 is a must-see documentary for anyone seeking basic and factual information on the Palestinian- Israeli conflict.
