Seeds for Liberation

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Bend, OR

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Meet the Director

Director Matthew Solomon will be with us in person after the screening for a live Q&A. He is traveling from Los Angeles to Bend for the evening — a rare chance to hear directly from the filmmaker about Seeds for Liberation, the stories behind the film, and what collective liberation looks like in practice. Come with your questions and open mind.

About the film

“Seeds for Liberation” explores Palestinian resistance through emotional and impactful interviews with historians, activists, legal scholars, and experts. The documentary demonstrates how social media has exposed daily life in Gaza and the West Bank, challenging dominant Western narratives and bringing the Free Palestine movement into global consciousness. Featuring some of the biggest names in the movement, including human rights attorney Dr. Noura Erakat, investigative journalist Abby Martin, justice journalist Chuck Modiano, emergency medicine physician Dr. Mimi Syed, and members of the Black Liberation Army, La Raza Unida, and Stop Cop City — the film spans decades of solidarity and shows how the fight for collective liberation is interconnected. Seeds for Liberation is a call to action, encouraging audiences to mobilize and join the fight for humanity. Free Palestine, Free Us All.

Movie Intro with Director

Matthew Solomon: Director of Reimagining Safety, Conflict Resolution Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Transformative Social Change at Saybrook University

Donna Hadjikhani, Executive Producer — Hadjikhani is an Iranian American, an elite interior designer, and a passionate advocate for social justice. Inspired by an early cut of childhood friend Matthew Solomon's “Reimagining Safety,” she invested resources in order to ensure the film was seen by as many people as possible. Executive Producer of Reimagining Safety and Iranian American, who spent time in Gaza in the 90s.

Event details

Date
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time
Doors 5:30pm · Film 6pm
Venue
COCC Pioneer Hall/Hitchcock Auditorium 2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97701 Map of parking
Admission
Free

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