Canadian Premiere
The political situation in Beirut was already unstable before recent events saw further chaos in the Lebanese capital. Filmed over several years – and against this turbulent backdrop – filmmaker Jay B. Jammal follows Arena organizers Chyno and Maggie, alongside rappers Dizaster, Al Darwish, Illiam, Kallash and The Synaptic, as they playfully vie for a much-coveted prize. Outside the Arena the country’s crumbling economy becomes debilitating and people's discontent erupts into protest and uprising. Naturally, the battles become more political – and tougher to organize. As disillusionment and PTSD increases, the future seems unknown.
In English with open captions.
Post-screening Q&A with director Jay B. Jammal.
- $15 Regular tickets: Helps support community access to arts programming and mentorship
- $12 Students/seniors/art workers: Helps bring new artists to future festivals
- $5 Geared to Income: Helps build welcoming spaces for everyone to share their stories
- Free: Helps to increase empathy for human rights issues around the world.
This is a third party event. For more information, visit jayu.ca/human-right-x-art-festival.