Desert Wounds

Saturday, February 18th 

ticket1:30 – 3:15pm
NAVAL HERITAGE CENTER: BURKE THEATER
$12 IN ADVANCE HERE OR AT THE DOOR

PANEL DISCUSSION TO FOLLOW


Desert Wounds

Directed by Nili Dotan
Israel / 2016 / 59mins / USA Premiere

The film tells the story of Christian African Women from Sudan and Eritrea, who fled war, dictatorship, and religious persecution in their countries and are seeking asylum in Israel. The film follows their attempt to build a new life over a period of 5 years – in Israel and Uganda – while living under constant threat of deportation. They know that their journey is far from being over.

Panelists:
Nili Dotan, Director
John Stauffer, President, The America Team for Displaced Eritreans
Salem Solomon, Journalist, Voice of America


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