05/09/2026
Yesterday, we were honored to partner with the Arab American National Museumfor the 21st Arab Film Festival and a screening of All That’s Left of You at University of Michigan–Flint. Swipe for a photo recap!
This multi-generational Palestinian epic opens with Cherien Dabis speaking directly into the camera: “I know you are wondering why we are here… But for you to understand, I must tell you what happened to his grandfather.” This opening sets the stage for an incredibly moving story about the ongoing violence and oppression faced by Palestinians. Throughout the film, we witness displacement, survival, heartbreak, and grief unfold across generations, leaving audiences to contend with the emotional weight of the story and reflect on its lasting impact.
After the screening, audience members discussed how Dabis’s exceptional film not only reclaims and preserves Palestinian narratives, but also invites the audience to , especially those who have believed the false histories and propaganda repeated for generations, to engage in the intentional and necessary reflection this story demands. In a time when this violence and oppression has only increased, the film serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to keep telling these stories, raising awareness, and taking meaningful action.
Thank you to all of our partners (including Flint Alliance for Immigrant Rights and the UM-Flint Intercultural Center at University of Michigan–Flint) as well as everyone who attended and helped make this event so meaningful.
