Join Hamza Ali, the President of MPI Media Group and co-founder of Watermelon Pictures, as he shares his family's incredible journey from the 1967 war in Palestine to building a media empire in America. Discover how the tragic events of October 7th became the catalyst for a creative revolution, leading to the birth of Watermelon Pictures and its mission to humanize Palestinian stories. From breaking box office records with the controversial documentary 'The Encampments' to fostering Jewish-Palestinian solidarity through films like 'Israelism,' Hamza reveals the power of cinema as a tool for liberation and creative resistance. This episode explores the challenges of fighting industry censorship and threats, while building a new media landscape for marginalized voices.
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