Alana Hadid speaks to MEE at the screening of 'The Encampments' a documentary she served as creative director for
Middle East Eye interviews Alana Hadid at the screening of The Encampments, a documentary she served as creative director for in collaboration with Watermelons Pictures.
As a key contributor to the film, Hadid discussed its significance, the expanding pro-Palestinian solidarity movement, and the crucial role of storytelling in encouraging student activism.
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