The Houston Palestine Film Festival was established in 2006. It prides itself on bringing "Houston another year of great films and thoughtful discussion." In 2009, the HPFF won the Houston Press Best of Houston award for Best Film Festival.
2010 Houston Palestine Film Festival
Though 2009 was a good year for HPFF, 2010's program encompasses an even wider range of films that highlight the unique strength and struggle of the Palestinian people. Each night will focus on a specific theme, including an evening dedicated to the work and life of Mahmoud Darwish, a spotlight on Gaza, and a night honoring the spirit and beauty of women. The film screenings will be followed by special performances, including performances by M-1 (of Dead Prez) and Sabreena da Witch, as well as panel discussions and receptions.
When
May 14-16 and May 21-23, with a Rooftop Kick-off Party on May 13.
Times
The first weekend of the film festival will feature evening screenings at the Rice Media Center that begin at 7 p.m. Sunday's afternoon screening begins at 3 p.m.
The following and last weekend of the festival will feature evening screenings that begin at 7 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Sunday's MFAH screening will begin at 2 p.m.
Where
Rice Media Center (May 14-16) and The Museum of Fine Arts Houston (May 21-23)
Official Site
Featured Performances/Directors in Attendance
First Weekend
Friday Evening
Special guest M-1 of Dead Prez: From Gaza to the Ghetto
Saturday Evening
Live musical performances (co-presented by The Awakenings Movement) from M-1 of Dead Prez, Michele Thibeaux and Amir Bellamy, and Sabreena Da Witch.
Sunday Afternoon
Director Buthina Khoury in attendance
Second Weekend
Friday Evening
Director Talal Khoury in attendance.
Saturday Evening
Poetry Reading
Danza Azteca (Indigenous American dance/ceremony)
Parking and Venue Information
Rice Media Center (located at the corner of University Blvd and Stockton, entrance #8 on the Rice University Campus)
Rice University
6100 Main Street, MS-549
Houston, TX 77005
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1001 Bissonnet at Main
Houston, Texas 77005
