Programs

A Stone’s Throw From Prison

Between 2010 and 2014, nearly 3,000 Palestinian children were arrested by Israeli forces for reasons like throwing stones. Many are kept in solitary confinement for days, shackled and subjected to intimidating questioning without the presence of their parents or a lawyer. Mohammad Zedani, 14, has been arrested six times. The experience has left him traumatised: he struggles to sleep and displays symptoms of PTSD. We tell his story, along with those of Rami and Ahmed, three out of thousands of children affected by the occupation. We also hear from those working to stop the abuses.

PRODUCTION INFO

  • Year: 2013
  • Duration: 55 mins
  • Production:
  • Director: Raquel Castells
  • Available Versions: ENG, ESP
  • Country of production: Spain

FESTIVALS & AWARDS

  • San Francisco Arab Film Festival 2014 (USA), Oaxaca Film Fest 2014 (Mexico)

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