MAYOR

“The best new film about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a dark comedy about Ramallah’s Mayor… offers a striking new perspective on that struggle, with a personal on-the-ground quality matched by grand tonal ambitions that makes it the best of its subgenre.”- Eric Kohn, Indiewire

Mayor Musa Hadid looks out over his city of Ramallah

Starts December 4.

MAYOR is a real-life political saga following Musa Hadid, the Christian mayor of Ramallah, during his second term in office. His immediate goals: repave the sidewalks, attract more tourism, and plan the city’s Christmas celebrations. His ultimate mission: to end the occupation of Palestine. Rich with detailed observation and a surprising amount of humor, MAYOR offers a portrait of dignity amidst the madness and absurdity of endless occupation while posing a question: how do you run a city when you don’t have a country?

Directed by David Osit. USA/UK. In English & Arabic with English subtitles. 2020. 89 min.

Price: $12.00  (50% of proceeds support The Roxie Theater)

Rental Period: 48 hours.

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