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Palestinian Film 'From Ground Zero' Eyes Oscar Glory

1/14/2025

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Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Masharawi has united 22 talents in Gaza to craft "From Ground Zero," a powerful feature film blending non-fiction, animation, and fiction. This poignant work, a testament to resilience in the face of adversity, is Palestine’s submission for the Oscar for Best International Film, with Michael Moore as Executive Producer. Ayman Mohyeldin engages Masharawi in a revealing interview about the project amidst pressing humanitarian issues.

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Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Masharawi has united 22 talents in Gaza to craft "From Ground Zero," a powerful feature film blending non-fiction, animation, and fiction. This poignant work, a testament to resilience in the face of adversity, is Palestine’s submission for the Oscar for Best International Film, with Michael Moore as Executive Producer. Ayman Mohyeldin engages Masharawi in a revealing interview about the project amidst pressing humanitarian issues.