About this Event
On May 11, 2022, Shireen Abu Akleh — Palestinian-American journalist and beloved face of Al Jazeera Arabic — was shot and killed by Israeli occupation forces while covering their raids on the Jenin Refugee Camp in the West Bank. She was doing her job. She was targeted for it.
Join us for a screening of the 38-minute Al Jazeera English Fault Lines documentary The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh (2022, dir. Majdi Bannoura) — followed by a discussion led by Jennifer Zacharia, a local Palestinian-American writer and human rights lawyer— and Shireen’s cousin.
What to expect
• Documentary screening
• Intimate Q&A and discussion with Jennifer Zacharia
• Media literacy workshop: how Palestine is (mis)covered in mainstream media
• A free original zine for every attendee
• Compiled media clip analysis
This event is for anyone who wants to understand what really happened to Shireen, how her killing fits into Israel's broader war on journalists, and how to read mainstream Palestine coverage with a more critical eye. Content Advisory: All ages are welcome to attend; however, please be advised that the film contains real-world footage of military violence and themes of grief. We recommend this event for ages 14+ or for younger viewers with parental guidance--at least for the first hour during the film screening.
About the film
The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh is a 2022 documentary produced by Al Jazeera English’s Fault Lines series. Directed by Majdi Bannoura, it investigates the circumstances of Shireen’s killing and holds Israeli forces accountable through testimony, forensic analysis, and witness accounts.
About Jennifer Zacharia
Jennifer Zacharia is a Bay Area-based Palestinian-American writer, human rights lawyer and cousin to Shireen Abu Akleh. She brings both personal grief and legal expertise to this conversation, and we are honored to have her.
Organized by Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine — a Bay Area grassroots group doing Palestine solidarity work through education, fundraising, and community organizing.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Albany Library, 1247 Marin Avenue, Albany, United States
USD 0.00
