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.