Screening will start at 12:00 Noon US EST; 18:00 Europe; 19:00 Palestine; 17:00 UK; running time, 50 minutes; English language; released 2017. The screening will be followed by a discussion with film director, Carl Sabbagh.
Map by Salman Abu Sitta; Balfour Photo: Matson Photo Collection.
About the Film
"Palestine: The Reality" is a profoundly personal and revelatory documentary that lays bare the devastating consequences of the Balfour Declaration in the Middle East. Through a meticulous examination of official documents, memoirs, and firsthand accounts from key figures, filmmaker Karl Sabbagh uncovers the hidden truths and suppressed narratives surrounding this pivotal moment in history.
The documentary sheds light on the far-reaching impact of the Balfour Declaration, which, in 1917, pledged British support for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Sabbagh's film reveals the catastrophic effects of this declaration on the Palestinian people, including displacement, occupation, and ongoing human rights violations.
A political meeting of Palestinians held in 1936 in the town of Abu Ghosh. Matson Photo Collection
Ultimately, "Palestine: The Reality" concludes with a powerful call to action: a revised Balfour Declaration that extends the same rights and protections to Palestinians as were granted to Jews 100 years ago. This poignant gesture serves as a beacon of hope for a more just and equitable future in the region.
Karl Sabbagh
About the Director
Karl Sabbagh is a British Palestinian, a former BBC producer, and a writer of a dozen non-fiction books, including Palestine: A Personal History, Britain in Palestine, A Modest Proposal, about the One-State Solution, The Antisemitism Wars, and The Path to October 7th, published in December 2024.