Short Summary
Our story will unfold through the story of two young Palestinians: Musleh and Nahla. Two Gazawi brothers, 28 and 36 y.o., from Nuseirat who, after the bombing of their home, have suffered serious ocular consequences.
Initially, they were treated in Gaza in Al Nasr hospital, specialized in ophthalmology, then in Jordan and, in the end, they arrived in Rome, thanks to the fact that the President Abu Mazen and dr. Altoubat have taken into care them by financially supporting and offering them all necessary assistance, so allowing their transfer to Italy.
![Interviewing President Abu Mazen]( "Interviewing President Abu Mazen")
Interviewing President Abu Mazen
The Israeli attack on Gaza in 2008-2009 was one of the most violent of the entire conflict that, since decades, sees Israelis and Palestinians opposing and represents a turning point in the international perception of the dramatic situation in which people live in the Gaza Strip: over a million and a half people in a territory of 360 km. This fact makes the Gaza Strip the world's most overpopulated area.
Furthermore, since 2007 Israel has decreed an embargo that still endures. This meant that, during the Cast Lead bombing, the civilian population had no escape routes because the only two borders, one with Israel and one with Egypt, were closed.
In order to offer the widest possible view of the events, we asked the opinion of several people experts in various sectors, from international law to health care. In addition to collecting the testimonials of the protagonists: the two Gazawi brothers, the President Abu Mazen and Dr. Khalil Altoubat.
![Interviewing Prof. Flavia Lattanzi]( "Interviewing Flavia Lattanzi, Prof. of International Law and International Criminal Tribunal Judge")
Interviewing Professor Flavia Lattanzi
Finally, we interviewed Michel Warschawski, a jew Israeli citizen, journalist and co-founder of the Alternative Information Center based in West Jerusalem and Bethlehem. A documentation center that is engaged in the concrete research of direct dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians since its founding in 1984.
What We Need & What You Get
While we can’t promise you the "Miracle of Peace", we can tell you that all of the proceeds from this campaign will go directly to completing production and beginning post-production.
The project is only supported by ourselves but we have exhausted the resources and now we turn to you - the fans - to help us complete the documentary!
This is a story that needs to be told now. We want to interview more of the protagonists of this historical moment before that generation is lost. For example: Danilo Zolo, philosopher and expert on international law, Jérôme Malzac, a doctor who treated victims of white phosphorus;dr. Colliardo, doctor of Musleh, Prof. Falcinelli doctor of Nahla; President Massimo D'Alema, former Italian Prime Minister and former Foreign Affair Minister.
If we raise our goal, we will be able to pay our cinematographer and sound recordist for 3 additional weeks of shooting, including other scenes with Musleh e Nahla, who declared that she does not care of blindness if needed to ensure peace.
We will also use the funds for an adeguate soundtrack, translations, subtitling, narrator for the blind persons and 4 weeks of editing more.
We can offer to you special incentives through your contributions that can further spread the message and awareness of the messages in this documentary that can continue to strengthen the debate and the values we hold strong. We know you'll understand and enjoy them!
![Our campaign T-Shirt]( "Phosphorus not always makes you smarter!")
Phosphorus not always makes you smarter!
The Impact
We believe that cinema and art can inspire a better world. So we aim to support projects designed to educate, to involve and to realize positive social change. Projects that create awareness and inspire action.
Of course, our goal is the minimum we need to proceed, but more than that will help us to go further in completing the film. If we exceed our goal, we will use the additional funds for alleviating the condition of Musleh and Nahla.
Other Ways You Can Help
Our sincerest thanks for your interest in our documentary film. Even if you can’t contribute, please consider helping us spread the word. One of the best ways to help our campaign is by posting a link to this Indiegogo page on Facebook, Twitter and more. You can also spread links to our facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/AwayFromGaza) to everyone and everyplace you can.
