
Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Exception," directed by Rodrigue Hammal. (Copy)
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Screening will start at 12:00 Noon US EDT; 19:00 Palestine, 18:00 Europe, UK 17:00; Running Time 32 minutes, 2025, English. The film screening will be followed by discussions with Khaled Sabawi, co-screenwriter.
About the Film
When a leaked video of his lecture on the Psychology of Oppression goes viral and sparks accusations of anti-Semitism, tenured Palestinian-American professor Karim Hadawi finds himself at a crossroads with a harrowing ultimatum: issue a public apology to salvage his career or risk losing not only his job but also the custody of his beloved daughter. This unexpected challenge forces Karim to navigate a turbulent territory where principles clash with the pressures of employment and public perception, plunging him into a distressing battle for integrity, family, and the preservation of freedom of speech.