Films for a Changing World x Palestine Cinema Days presents: Boycott

Join us Monday, November 2nd for a screening of Julia Bacha's 2021 documentary, Boycott in collaboration with Palestine Cinema Days. The screening will be followed by a discussion on anti-boycott laws in Illinois, facilitated by USPCN member and BDS Chicago coordinator Noura Ebrahim. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Snacks and refreshments will be served all door donations will benefit our community partner, Chicago Palestine Film Festival.

About the Film
When a news publisher in Arkansas, an attorney in Arizona, and a speech therapist in Texas are told they must choose between their jobs and their political beliefs, they launch legal battles that expose an attack on freedom of speech across 37 states in America. Boycott traces the impact of state legislation designed to penalize individuals and companies that choose to boycott Israel due to its human rights record. A legal thriller with “accidental plaintiffs” at the center of the story, Boycott is a bracing look at the far-reaching implications of anti-boycott legislation and an  inspiring tale of everyday Americans standing up to protect our rights in an age of shifting politics and threats to freedom of speech. 

About the Chicago Palestine Film Festival
Founded in 2001, the Chicago Palestine Film Festival is an annual cultural event that serves as a vibrant platform for showcasing the rich and diverse narratives of Palestinian cinema. The festival provides a unique space for filmmakers, artists, and audience members to engage with compelling stories that explore the multifaceted aspects of Palestinian life. Through a carefully curated selection of feature films, documentaries, and shorts, the festival seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the Palestinian experience. Learn more about their work here!

About the Series
Haymarket Books is proud to present the next installment in our community film series: Films for a Changing World. We envision this community film series to be a place for people to come together in community during this volatile political moment. In times like these, our struggle to change the world can feel even more difficult to sustain and we hope these events will be a space to share a collective cultural experience and connect with one another.

TRANSIT AND PARKING

Haymarket House is located at 800 W. Buena Ave on the corner of Buena and Clarendon in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. The 146, 151, and 36 CTA buses stop nearby. The CTA Red Line Sheridan and Wilson stations are each about a 12-15 min walk/roll away. There is free street parking in the surrounding area. Outside of school hours , parking for a fee is available nearby at the Walt Disney Magnet School lot at 4149 N Clarendon Ave. or the Brenneman School lot at 4251 N. Clarendon Ave, both are about a block away. Paid parking is also available through parking apps like Spot Hero.

ACCESSIBILITY

There are a couple steps leading up to the front entrance on Buena. The ramp entrance can be accessed from the back parking lot, via Clarendon Avenue. The event will all take place on one level and all restrooms and hallways are wheelchair accessible. Please email info@haymarkethouse.org with any questions.