A Caged Bird's Song
Documentary, Sobhi Zobaidi, 22 November 2003
The Birzeit University Right to Education Committee presents
A Caged Bird's Song
A documentary film about the struggle of Palestinian students to reach their schools and universities
by Sobhi Zobaidi
About the Film
Almost one third of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are school and university students. Under Israeli occupation Palestinian education has been a constant struggle rather than a basic right. This film examines the more recent history of that struggle during Israel's current war of attrition on the civilian population under its control.
Filmed in the spring and summer of 2003, the film joins students and teachers on their everyday journey to reach their schools and universities under the regime of military roadblocks. Basic activities associated with educational life: reaching class, going home, attending graduation, have become immense challenges. In continuing to make the difficult journey, students and teachers assert their right to education and a future. This is their story.
2003. 30 Minutes. Arabic with English Subtitles available in DVD or VHS (PAL System)
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