Jabaly was attending a film festival in Troms in 2014, when the borders to Gaza closed.

Little did he know that it would be seven years before he could see his family again.

But Mohamed refuses to give up his Palestinian identity and insists on being recognized for his work.

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As this unfolds, Mohamed lives a parallel life online, staying connected with family in Gaza.

Now more than ever it is imperative that we bring the voices of Gazan filmmakers to North American audiences.

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