An interview with Kathy Wazana, creator and director of the newly released documentary: They Were Promised the Sea. The film deals with the exodus of the majority of the Jewish population of Morocco and the myth of the Jewish/Arab enemy and binary. Kathy Wazana tells us about why she made film, why it is important and what she learned on a journey connecting with the people and places of Morocco, Israel-Palestine, and New York. Our conversation coincided with preparations for a They Were Promised the Sea âFilm Party and Mimouna Feast for Peaceâ hosted by Kathy Wazana, Jehad Aliweiwi, Ameena Sultan, Richard Wazana at Beit Zatoun in Toronto and co-presented with the Toronto Palestine Film Festival.
Please take the time to visit They Were Promised the Seaâ Indiegogo fundraising page here. There, you can find out how a financial contribution will help screen and distribute the film and raise awareness about Jewish/Arab/Muslim co-existence in Morocco and âgive voice to those who refuse the separation of Arab and Jew, and who hold the key to the possibility of a new Al Andalusâ.
Questions or Comments? Email the radio613 collective: radio613@riseup.net Original post found here: http://radio613.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/episode-76-they-were-promised-the-sea
Music: Francoise Atlan - âAbdelmoumenâ (recording from They Were Promised the Sea) and âLa Qod Jaraâ (from the album Andalussyat) Rabbi Haim Louk - âEssaouiraâ ((recording from They Were Promised the Sea) and a performance of Had Gadya with The New Jerusalem Orchestra
Fundraising page to help screen the film: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/they-were-promised-the-sea
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