Join us for an exclusive live screening of Belkî Sibê at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30th.

This powerful documentary unfolds an 18-month journey through war and revolution in Rojava Kurdistan NE Syria, chronicling the advance and victory of the Syrian Democratic Forces against ISIS. The film depicts both military life on the front lines and civil transformation, highlighting women's liberation and empowerment throughout. The film also grapples with the thorny ethical complications that develop as U.S. forces begin allying with Kurdish forces against ISIS, making strange bedfellows of anti-imperialists and the U.S. empire.

Watch the official trailer here

Following the screening, we'll host a panel discussion and Q&A featuring Alexis Daloumis, a British-Greek filmmaker and journalist whose work focuses on social movements, environmental issues, and conflict zones, and Guy Steward, an American fighter featured in the film. Joining them will be Drop Site investigative reporters Murtaza Hussain and Sharif Abdel Kouddous.

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Looking forward to seeing you Thursday at 8 p.m. ET to watch and reflect on this important work.