“The Cave” Film Screening
About the Film: Oscar nominee Feras Fayyad (“Last Men in Aleppo”) delivers an unflinching story of the Syrian war with his powerful new documentary, The Cave. For besieged civilians, hope and safety lie underground inside the subterranean hospital known as the Cave, where pediatrician and managing physician Dr. Amani Ballour and her colleagues Samaher and Dr. Alaa have claimed their right to work as equals alongside their male counterparts, doing their jobs in a way that would be unthinkable in the oppressively patriarchal culture that exists above. Following the women as they contend with daily bombardments, chronic supply shortages and the ever-present threat of chemical attacks, The Cave paints a stirring portrait of courage, resilience and female solidarity. Watch the trailer here.
Upon registering, you will receive a Zoom link to join the event starting at 5:30PM ET on Thursday, October 8. CCAS will send registered attendees a link to watch the film beginning at 5:30PM after an introduction from CCAS faculty member, Dr. Daniel Neep. We will ask everyone to remain muted on Zoom while watching the film, but you are encouraged to send comments or reactions in the Zoom chat throughout the film. After the film concludes at approximately 6:45pm, we ask anyone who would like to discuss The Cave to rejoin the Zoom call and join randomized breakout rooms to discuss the film from 7:00-7:30PM.
*Due to licensing restrictions, this event is only open to current Georgetown University students, faculty, and staff. You will have to log-in with your Georgetown ID to access the film.