Let's Talk About the Middle East - Capernaum

September 12, 2019

For the next film in this semester's Let's Talk About the Middle East film and discussion series, HSU History professor Dr. Leena Dallasheh will be hosting a screening of Capernaum (2018).

A 12-year-old boy living in Beirut runs away from his neglectful family, commits a violent crime, and is consequently sentenced to years in jail. He chooses to sues his parents for the tumultuous life that he has had to endure. His story is telling of the traumatic experience of many immigrants and refugees living in political turmoil in the Middle East.

The screening is free and open to the public.

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