BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – The second annual Palestine Film Series concludes on Sunday, April 13, with The Teacher, a plot-driven drama about a Palestinian teacher grieving the loss of his teenage son and struggling to reconcile his commitment to political resistance with his support for two students. Meanwhile, an American couple begs for the return of their son, who was kidnapped while serving in the Israeli military.
Predating the events of Oct. 7, 2023, The Teacher highlights the atrocities and inhumanities enacted upon Palestinians and shows that these horrific circumstances are not new; they have been happening for decades.
Through the first-person framework of a middle-aged Palestinian teacher, the film looks at hostage-taking as a deliberate tactic of resistance for a people with few options at their disposal. It also explores the psychological harm inherent in Israel’s mass imprisonment of young Palestinians.
Co-sponsored by Southern Vermont for Palestine and Latchis Arts, the Palestine Film Series seeks to create opportunities for local residents to learn more about the experiences of Palestinians. Admission is by donation. Audience members are welcome to stay after the films for a facilitated conversation.
Southern Vermont for Palestine is a grassroots group of volunteers working locally to educate the public about Palestinian freedom. The group is part of the Vermont Coalition for Palestinian Liberation, a statewide collective of organizations and individuals supporting justice in Palestine.Find out more at sovt4palestine.org
