Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is presenting the regional premiere of the film In the Shadow of Beirut directed by Stephen Gerard Kelly, Garry Keane at PhilaMOCA on December 17. Watch the trailer here. Following the screening, we will be hosting a live Q&A with Al-Bustan's film curator Jospeh Fahim and director Stephen Gerard Kelly.

From the makers of Gaza (Sundance 2019), comes In the Shadow of Beirut depicts a portrait of modern-day Lebanon as seen through the eyes of four families living in the impoverished Sabra and Shatila neighborhoods of the city, the scene of an infamous massacre in 1982. Grab your tickets here!

In the Shadow of Beirut' is up for two Oscar shortlists: Best Documentary and Ireland's official nomination for the Best International Feature category for the 96th Academy Awards. 

Location: PhilaMOCA, 531 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Date: December 17, 2023, Doors Open at 1:30 pm