AMERICAN DOCTOR at 7PM

AMERICAN DOCTOR

American Doctor is a difficult film to watch, but that’s the point. It’s necessary because it dares its audience not to look away, forcing the question not only of whose story is told, but whose deaths make headlines and matter.

The documentary follows three prominent physicians-Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian-friends who couldn't be more different but are bound by the shared oath to save lives. What they have in common is volunteering their services and expertise in Gaza, which is no small feat when their own lives are at stake.

Dr. Thaer Ahmad is measured and strategic, Dr. Mark Perlmutter is blunt and wears his heart on his sleeve, and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa is media-savvy and prolific.

Filmed in unfolding, on-the-ground scenes, the story follows them from a Gazan hospital under siege, to the halls of Congress. Together they fight to keep a promise to their Palestinian colleagues and patients, to continue the struggle where it matters most-channelling anger and pain into advocacy.

Wednesday October 13 at 4:00 and at 7:00 pm

One hour and 31 minutes

English, Arabic, Hebrew

USA and Palestine