- An African American gospel choir is the Greek chorus for a Palestinian play on Martin Luther King, Jr. which tours the West Bank, preaching nonviolence. The devoutly Christian choir grew up in churches strongly allied with Israel. On their first trip to the Holy Land they witness the harsh realities of life under occupation, a nonviolent movement for justice, and an assassination. Our story is a unique view of a crucial human rights conflict. Mixing the excitement of foot-stomping gospel music and creative theater it reveals the power of art to communicate, heal, and give voice to communities living in fear. It is a cultural exchange of immense depth and far-reaching implications, where, during the course of the journey, people's preconceptions are radically changed.—Anonymous
- In spring, 2011, Black American singers join the Palestine National Theatre in Jerusalem to rehearse Clayborn Carson's play about Martin Luther King Jr. The play's director, Kamel El Basha, makes changes to dramatize Palestinian rejection of American messages. Choir members immerse themselves in the reality of occupation; rehearsals succeed. After opening night, collaboration creates compromise. With commentary from El Basha, Carson, choir members, and the actors, we follow the troupe on tour of the West Bank, starting in Jenin, where the magnetic Juliano Mer-Khamis runs Freedom Theatre. On the day of their final performance, tragedy hits. An epilogue brings down the curtain.—<jhailey@hotmail.com>
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