Mainstreaming Palestine - Umayyah Cable

A History Of Cinemas Role In Popularizing The Politics Of Palestinian Liberation For Decades, Arab American Activists And Allies Have Film, Video, And Multimedia To Mobilize Support For The Palestinian Cause In The United States. In This Detailed History Of Cinemas Role Within The Broader Solidarity Movement, Umayyah Cable Analyzes The Various Strands Of Cinematic Activism That Have Helped Move Palestinian Liberation Politics From The Periphery And Into The Mainstream. Cable Charts The Shifting Discourse Around Palestine As It Has Been Shaped By Grassroots Film Production And Alternative Media Distribution Networks As Well As More Conventional Outlets.