Where Olive Trees Weep - Newtown, Wellington Screening

No one is free until we are all free.

Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. 

The film follows, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars, having witnessed the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation, expulsions, imprisonment, home demolitions, water deprivation, and denial of basic human rights. Yet, through the veil of oppression, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives. 

This emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its own cruelty?

Please be aware that this film explores genocide, violence and abuse and could be upsetting, particularly for younger viewers.

About the screening event:

• Arrival from 6pm with the screening starting promptly at 6:30pm
• Light refreshments for koha will be available and you are welcome to BYO.
• Venue details are here and please let us know if you have any specific accessibility requirements: https://www.newtowncommunity.o...
• All ticket proceeds and donations go to UNRWA