Eyes on the Middle East: Israeli-Palestinian Film WeekendFilmmakers on both sides of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict use cinematic media to express a variety of perspectives about struggles in the Middle East and the quest for peace. This two-day event features screenings of dramas and documentaries that offer diverse insights and alternatives to violence. Filmmakers from Israel, Palestine and the United States, including Hany Abu-Assad, Adi Arbel, Joseph Cedar, Barak Heymann, Ibtisam Mara'ana, Eran Riklis and Ari Sandel, will discuss their work, the issues that they are engaging and the powerful role cinema can play in increasing international awareness and understanding.

Presented by Visions and Voices: The USC Arts and Humanities Initiative. Organized by Jeremy Kagan (Cinematic Arts), John Odell (International Relations) and Dave O'Brien (Cinematic Arts). Co-sponsored by the USC Change Making Media Lab and the USC School of International Relations. Community partner: Levantine Cultural Center.

For more information, please visit us usc.edu/visionsandvoices or 213.740.0483.

Saturday
12:45-1:40 pm Bridge Over the Wadi 55 min (documentary)
1:45-3:15 pm Paradise Now, 90 min (drama)
3:30-4:50 9 Star Hotel, 78 min (documentary)
5-5:45 Be Quiet/West Bank Story, 45min (drama)
(Filmmakers in today's panel)
Panel 90 Live 6-7:30 pm
7:45-9:30 pm Lemon Tree, 106 min (Israeli drama)

Sunday
11:30-1:20 Salt of This Sea (Palestinian American drama)
2:00-3:30 pm Panel
3:40-4:30 pm Lullaby (documentary)
4:30-6:20 pm Time of Favor (drama)