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20177 minPGdoc-short

Little Jerusalem

20177 minPGdoc-short

Seven minutes capture the story of Sami Herbawi, owner of Andala, a Palestinian cafe in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and his life in the diaspora.

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Seven minutes capture the story of Sami Herbawi, owner of Andala, a Palestinian cafe in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and his life in the diaspora.

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Zena Aghadirector

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Sami Herbawi stands behind the counter of Andala, a Palestinian-owned cafe in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He shares his experiences living away from Jerusalem. The 2017 documentary, directed by Zena Agha, captures his reflections on life in the diaspora. Over seven minutes, Herbawi recounts the challenges and connections he faces in a foreign land while maintaining ties to his heritage.

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