VFHL Online Film Salon: "Israel, Palestine, BDS, and Boycotting in the US"

First they ignore you, then they attack you, then…

That old saying seems to reflect the Palestinian Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement’s experience since its inception. But where is this movement today?

State and even local governments are singling out Israel as the rationale to take away our freedom of speech—even as many of these laws are invalidated by courts as unconstitutional. What are the impacts, status, and future of BDS in the US and the world?

As the world calls for a ceasefire and an end to hostilities in Israel-Palestine, join our Q&A panel to explore the challenges faced by this nonviolent economic movement, successful advocacy, and ways to take on an active role in this movement and environment.

Watch the film at your convenience before the event. Then join us with your thoughts and questions for our speakers at the Q&A Discussion with:

- Olivia Katbi - North America coordinator for the Palestinian Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement
- Adrienne Pine – Author, Visiting Professor, Anthropology and Social Change at American University
- Merrie Najimy - Education Committee Chair, Institute for The Understanding of Anti-Palestinian Racism

NOTE: After you register, you will immediately get an Approved response - BUT then look in your email for an email From: Zoom with the word "Confirmation" at the end of the subject line...there you'll find the link and password to watch the film in advance of the Salon event.