07 Nov KORBA – From Gaza to the Diaspora: The Stories Behind It Could Have Been Me
KORBA – From Gaza to the Diaspora: The Stories Behind It Could Have Been Me
As part of Korba’s theme of bridging places, we invite you to a screening of the award-winning animated short, It Could Have Been Me, adapted from the children’s book by Lina Abdulkarim. It tells the story of two Palestinian girls whose friendship asks what it means to truly see one another and step into someone else’s shoes. Stay for a conversation about the real lives behind the film, and grab a signed copy of the book.
Suitable for ages 8 and up
The event includes:
- Film Screening
- The stories behind the story: Palestinian experiences of home, displacement, and diaspora, shared by the artists who made the film
- Live Q&A
- Meet Lina and take home a copy of It Could Have Been Me, personally signed by the author (available to purchase)
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Lina’s Kalam Books began at home, when author and filmmaker Lina Abdulkarim wanted to help her own children understand the difficult questions they were asking about the world. Today, it creates books and films that introduce big topics in an age-appropriate way, encouraging children to ask questions and talk openly. True to its name, Kalam, the Arabic word for “talk”, every story is a conversation starter.
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