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WHERE OLIVE TREES WEEP (2024) — Film Screening for Palestine

November 1 : 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice.We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars, having witnessed the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation, expulsions, imprisonment, home demolitions, water deprivation, and denial of basic human rights. Yet, through the veil of oppression, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives.This emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its own cruelty?

Suggested donation of $10 at the door. All proceeds will be donated to The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.

This screening is presented by St. Louis Democratic Socialists of America, National Lawyers Guild WashU Chapter, National Lawyers Guild SLU Chapter, St. Louis Palestine Solidarity Committee, and Not Another Nickel.

Theater Policies

  • All seats are first-come, first-served.
  • The theater opens 30 minutes prior to showtime, except for “Happy Hour” events and pre-shows when the theater opens at the listed start time.
  • All ages are welcome at Arkadin except for Drinkolas Cage events, which are restricted to 21+. We follow the MPAA rating guidelines for all other films.
  • Tickets can be purchased using the BUY TICKETS link above. Upon ordering, you will receive a confirmation email from Square. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the show at the concession counter.
  • If you’ve purchased advance tickets, when you arrive, please give your name at the concession counter to check in.
  • Tickets are returnable by sending a request through the contact form located on our About Us page prior to showtime.
  • When an event is sold out, we reserve the right to release open seats to customers on the waitlist. If you have a pre-purchased ticket and arrive late and there is no seat for you, your ticket will be refunded.
  • All screenings are held in our indoor theater unless indicated otherwise in the event description above.
  • Please respect your fellow movie-goers by remaining quiet and refraining from using your cell phone throughout the screening.