Thursday, September 26, 6:30 PM EDT - in person at Icebox Project Space, 1400 N. American St., Philadelphia PA

Film Screening: Othello (vs The Military Industrial Complex) by Zaina Yasmin Dana

Awarded the Al-Bustan Award for SWANA Artists and Co-Presented by the Cannonball Festival

Step into a bold and electrifying adaptation of Othello, where the timeless tragedy unfolds and pulsates with the vibrant energy of EDM raves against the backdrop of the increased tensions in the West Bank and Gaza from over 10 years ago.

It’s 2014, and Othello has largely been integrated into Israeli culture after entirely renouncing his Palestinian heritage as a young teenager. However, when he draws the jealousy and hatred of Iago, his past doesn’t let him go.

This innovative reimagining thrusts Othello into the role of a Palestinian ex-Muslim IDF soldier, grappling with identity, loyalty, and unsuccessful assimilation amidst the last deadly military incursion into Gaza. Featuring original composition from Palestinian composer, Fouad Dakwar, Philadelphia’s youngest and greatest talents, as well as verbatim affidavits from Palestinian political prisoners, Othello’s caustic unraveling is coming to the Icebox Project Space this September.

With over 100 offerings from rebellious circus, delicious dance, fearless theater and activist art to workshops, parties, and more Cannonball pushes the boundaries of live performance at four different venues this Fringe. Come as you are and stay past bedtime. Blaze your own trail at cannonballfestival.org.

Run Time: 70 mins / Ticket Price: $25

Tickets: Othello (vs The Military Industrial Complex) - Philadelphia Fringe Festival (phillyfringe.org)

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