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This selection of female-led narrative films from the Arab diaspora uncovers how familial pressures, cultural disconnects, and societal expectations are confronted across generations within an Arab household.
Senna is a scientist seeking to perfect a mind-jumping time-travel project. Upon finding a VHS tape that compels her to delve into her family's past, she uncovers the key to her research, but in doing so suffers deadly consequences.
About the Filmmaker:
Lee Peterkin, an American filmmaker with Palestinian roots, grew up in the Hudson Valley of New York. But it was while living in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn in his 20’s where he really began to develop his craft. His initial step into the film industry came with the sale of his first screenplay not long out of college. He then bought a camera and began carving a path as a freelance writer, director, editor, and cinematographer. He wore several hats while hustling on any kind of set. Becoming a seasoned well-rounded filmmaker. Meanwhile, he continued making his own films through a wholistic one-man-band filmmaking approach. He’s since brought his years of experience and profound love for the history of cinema to Los Angeles, where he continues to work professionally as a writer, director, and cinematographer.
- Year2025
- Runtime20 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Arabic
- CountryUnited States
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorLee Peterkin
- ScreenwriterLee Peterkin
- ProducerLee Peterkin, Anna Dale-Meunier
- CastEly Henry, Jay Abdo, Dalia Rooni
- CinematographerJack McDonald
This selection of female-led narrative films from the Arab diaspora uncovers how familial pressures, cultural disconnects, and societal expectations are confronted across generations within an Arab household.
Senna is a scientist seeking to perfect a mind-jumping time-travel project. Upon finding a VHS tape that compels her to delve into her family's past, she uncovers the key to her research, but in doing so suffers deadly consequences.
About the Filmmaker:
Lee Peterkin, an American filmmaker with Palestinian roots, grew up in the Hudson Valley of New York. But it was while living in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn in his 20’s where he really began to develop his craft. His initial step into the film industry came with the sale of his first screenplay not long out of college. He then bought a camera and began carving a path as a freelance writer, director, editor, and cinematographer. He wore several hats while hustling on any kind of set. Becoming a seasoned well-rounded filmmaker. Meanwhile, he continued making his own films through a wholistic one-man-band filmmaking approach. He’s since brought his years of experience and profound love for the history of cinema to Los Angeles, where he continues to work professionally as a writer, director, and cinematographer.
- Year2025
- Runtime20 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Arabic
- CountryUnited States
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorLee Peterkin
- ScreenwriterLee Peterkin
- ProducerLee Peterkin, Anna Dale-Meunier
- CastEly Henry, Jay Abdo, Dalia Rooni
- CinematographerJack McDonald