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Need To Know  An Actor's Life: Israeli-Palestinian Theatre Advocate...

Using art to fight for social justice. Details

 

Program: Need To Know

Episode: An Actor's Life: Israeli-Palestinian Theatre Advocate...

This week we take a look at the life and work of Juliano Mer Khamis, the Israeli Palestinian actor and the director of the Jenin Freedom Theatre. He was killed earlier this week in the Jenin refugee camp by unknown gunmen. He was a controversial figure who believed that art and theatre could be used for social change and justice.

Duration: (6:12)
Premiere Date: 04/08/2011
Episode Expires: Fri 08 Apr 2016
TV Rating: NR


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