On October 30th, we hosted a public screening of Where Olive Trees Weep, attended by nearly 40 people. Here is some follow-up information.

Some of you have asked about how to screen Where Olive Trees Weep, for an event or privately at home. Here are the links:
How to host a public screening
Watch the film at home

RESOURCES
The film’s website www.whereolivetreesweep.com has an extensive Resources page where you can find more information. I’ve attached our Film Action Sheet, and we welcome you to adapt it for your own needs. Below is some additional information that we hope you’ll find useful.

DIVEST FROM INJUSTICE
Know what to boycott
Toolkit: Divesting for Palestinian Rights
Companies Profiting from the Gaza Genocide
Ohio campaign for counties to divest from Israeli bonds: Contact Susan Kuehn of NWOPC (smkuehn@earthlink.net)

INDEPENDENT MEDIA
Here are a few of the suggestions offered at our event: Middle East Eye, Aljazeera, Mondoweiss,  Democracy Now!, Slow Factory (creative platform)

PALESTINIAN JOURNALISTS
Attached is a list provided by AFSC citing 12 Palestinian journalists reporting from Gaza via social media.

JOIN YOUR LOCAL SOLIDARITY MOVEMENT – Join demonstrations, advocacy, education, divestment efforts and more. Together we find hope and strength.

Northwest Ohio Peace Coalition (NWOPC): Join email listserv at nwopc.org, Facebook group
American Muslims for Palestine Toledo: on Instagram @amp_toledo
UT Students for Justice in Palestine: on Instagram @utsjp
People for Peace & Justice Sandusky County, Facebook page
Tiffin Area Pax Christi, Contact: paulet1905@outlook.com

On your index cards, many of you listed some great actions you’re taking or are willing to take. One of you put it simply: You are “building community with fellow people who don’t like genocide.” We appreciate being in community with you.

Deeply grateful to you all,
Josie, Meg, Elaine, and Danielle
People for Peace & Justice Sandusky County