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Release Date:
September 1, 2025
Original Title:
Aisha's Story
Genres:
Documentary
Production Countries:
Canada | Jordan
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 63
“Food is the most precious part of Palestinian heritage.” Aisha Azzam and her husband started their family grain mill in Baqa’a refugee camp, Jordan, 35 years ago. She treasures her role in safeguarding culture by milling the wheat, grains, and herbs essential to Palestinian cuisine. Through food, Aisha traces the story of Palestinian displacement and rebuilding family and community in a refugee camp. Harvesting, milling, cooking, and feasts ground the film’s arc of displacement, longing, and resistance. In Aisha’s words, “Food is what keeps us together as Palestinians.” Aisha’s Story intimately captures the loss, beauty, and steadfastness that define Palestinian lives.
Camera Operator:
Isaac Hatfield
Director:
Elizabeth Vibert
Director of Photography:
Chen Wang
Electrician:
Ibrahim Abo Namous
Graphic Designer:
Isaac Hatfield
Grip:
Shatha Salameh
Ibrahim Abo Namous
Makeup Artist:
Shatha Salameh
Producer:
Elizabeth Vibert
Salam Barakat Guenette
Sound Recordist:
Afnan Al Salahat
Ibrahim Abo Namous
Story Consultant:
Afnan Al Salahat
Aisha Azzam
Amal Alkhawaja
Wardrobe Supervisor:
Shatha Salameh
Writer:
Elizabeth Vibert
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