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2007
Sabeel, Arabic for “The Way”, was founded by Liberation Theologist Naim Ateek, Episcopal Canon, Jerusalem, to reach out to Christians, Muslims and Jews struggling for peace in Palestine/Israel. Stating a 10-point process that articulates a Palestinian perspective, Dr. Ateek travels throughout the US to tell Americans what it will take to end the seemingly endless conundrum that has ravaged Palestinian society and become the root of much violence throughout the Middle East. Sabeel conference speakers add their voices to Dr. Ateek’s logic. Included are Theologian Marc Ellis, Baylor University, Peace Advocate Mubarak Awad, Israeli citizens Jeff Halper and Roni Hammermann, Lawyers Michael Tarazi and Sherene Abdul-Hadi. To show that Palestinians have long sought a reasonable, just peace, but have been repeatedly rebuffed by Israeli opposition, this piece begins with a message from Dr. Haider Abdul-Shafi, chief negotiator at the Madrid Peace Talks, 1991. "Sabeel, There is Leadership in Palestine," was filmed, edited and produced by Axiom Media, Inc. Music by Marcel Khalifi.

2007
This documentary short film brings the viewer close to the conditions isolating Palestinians within their communities. It is filmed next to the separation barrier that Israel continues to build in the occupied Palestinian territories. Terry Boulatta, mother, teacher and community activist, shows how the 27 foot high wall surrounds her neighborhood in East Jerusalem, dividing it from the adjacent community of Abu Dis, severing the historical bonds of the two communities. The wall contributes to the suffocation of life, the latest reality for Palestinians under occupation. Terry takes us on a half hour drive to get from one side of the wall to the other, a trip that previously took only four minutes. We learn of the terminals and checkpoints through which Palestinians must pass to travel within their own territory. Terry speaks of the illegal settlements and land confiscations as elements of apartheid, making the settlers "the masters of the land." Producer: Red Hill Films

2007
Yvonne remembers how she and her family became refugees as they fled Haifa during the war in 1948. She visits the Church of the Ten Lepers in Burqin, where her family sought refuge from the war. She tries to return to Haifa to visit her childhood home. Producer: Salt Films

2007
Sylvia is a sophomore in college majoring in Pharmacy. Every two weeks, she braves a difficult and dangerous journey from her home town of Tubas to study in Nablus. Though the journey should be a 20 minute drive, it can take Sylvia hours - if she makes it at all. Producer: Salt Films