Listen now | Alana Hadid is a Palestinian-American fashion designer and film producer.She serves as Creative Director of the new production company Watermelon Pictures, which is aiming to produce, distribute, and finance films and other creative projects from Palestinian filmmakers and artists.Alana joins Saira to chat about Watermelon Picture's new film Walled Off, which tells the story of the Walled Off hotel, an art installation in Bethlehem created by Banksy, which draws attention the story of the Palestinian people living under Israeli occupation.She also discusses her family’s relationship to Palestine and what she has witnessed on her visits there.
What a wonderful and inspiring episode. I love what Alana is doing with Watermelon Pictures and so looking forward to watching Walled Off. Free Palestine, it's about time. 🇵🇸
This was such a great conversation! Looking forward to seeing Walled Off!
Love this episode! Every one of them are FIRE. Now back to watching WALLED OFF!!
What a wonderful and inspiring episode. I love what Alana is doing with Watermelon Pictures and so looking forward to watching Walled Off. Free Palestine, it's about time. 🇵🇸