The festival is showing 16 documentaries and five dramas. They include:
12 Angry Lebanese, a documentary about prisoners in Lebanon’s largest prison performing the classic play about justice, 12 Angry Men.
This Is My Land… Hebron featuring interviews with both Israelis and Palestinians living in Hebron, as well as activists on both sides.
The Oath is a drama telling the story of brothers-in-law in Yemen whose lives are affected by Al Qaida.
The First Grader recounts the tale of one man’s pursuit of education in Kenya.
Incendies is a Canadian drama about twins on an expedition in search of their tangled roots.
Thursday 23 March to Friday 1 April, various venues in London.
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