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Jenin's Freedom Theatre Faces Destruction, Gets Roger Waters Backing
31 Aug
Summary
- Film follows Ahmed Tobasi fighting to save Jenin refugee camp's theater.
- Roger Waters executive produces the documentary, 'Freedom Theatre'.
- The film was shot over five years and is in post-production.
Filmmaker Rishi Pelham's debut feature documentary, "Freedom Theatre," chronicles the efforts of Ahmed Tobasi, a resistance fighter turned artist. Tobasi is striving to preserve the renowned theater located within the Jenin refugee camp in Palestine.
The documentary captures the intense battle to keep the theater operational as it faces imminent destruction. "Freedom Theatre" explores the stark contrast between the contained environment of the rehearsal room and the unpredictable reality of the surrounding camp.
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters is serving as an executive producer for the film. The project also features original music composed by Pelham, with contributions from prominent Palestinian artists like Sama' Abdulhadi. The film was shot over a five-year period and is currently in its final post-production stages.
Suzanne Harb is producing the documentary for Bathtub Films, with Khaled Habayeb and Alaa Alasad of Tabi360 also serving as executive partners. The team plans to premiere "Freedom Theatre" on the festival circuit, with scheduled meetings at the Venice Film Festival to secure potential partners.
