This week offers the North American premiere of the newest documentary by director Simone Bitton at the Tribeca Film Festival. RACHEL premiered at Berlin International Film Festival this year.

An insightful and provocative exploration into the complexities of political solidarity, Rachel is the story of Rachel Corrie, a 22-year-old American member of the International Solidarity Movement, who died trying to prevent an Israeli army bulldozer from destroying Palestinian homes in the Gaza Strip in 2003.

In 2007, I had the pleasure of working as the US Line Producer on the film while it was being shot in Olympia, Washington. being MEdia played a huge part in organizing local resources to make it happen, and we’re excited for the critical acclaim that the documentary is getting.

Simone Bitton was a pleasure to work with, and we’re excited to have had the experience. Check out RACHEL as it plays the festival circuit this year.

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