Why
The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown”
H.P. Lovecraft
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Often it seems safer to embrace what we believe to be true, than to let go of it for fear of the unknown. For many the words “Palestinian” and “terrorist” are synonymous, a product of media stereotyping that is often self-perpetuating.
In the aftermath of the 2014 fifty-day Palestinian/Israeli conflict with its massive bombardment of Gaza, our project will chronicle the region’s political and social rebuilding through the eyes of the people of Gaza.
As journalists, documentary media makers and concerned humans it is important for us to chronicle and share what is happening now on the ground in the territory. But at the same time it is critically important to understand why conditions exist as they do. What are the underlying foundations of the conflict and how do these beliefs effect what is happening today.... why is so little promised aid currently entering Gaza? What effect is this slow pace of reconstruction having on the population? How long can this situation exist before a massive explosive tiping point envelopes the whole region.
What
"You can be forgiven for being confused, but you can't be forgiven for detaching yourself" John Ging, former director, UN mission, Gaza
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We All Live in Gaza is an independent web based documentary series rolling out over the next 12 months. It is being co-produced by The Inshallah Media Project and The Media Group, Gaza City. The series, projected for sixty chapters, 4 to 6 minutes in length, will be available on this dedicatred URL and on mobile and wireless platforms internationally. All chapters will be presented in real-time as they are researched, shot and edited in the field.
At the conclusion of the twelve months of online production a feature length documentary will be edited for theatrical release complemented by a traveling installation of art and portraits from inside the territory.
John Ging in Gaza
Who
Maurice is the project's creator and producer. He will be leading the team and will be the primary presenter as the project makes its way into the territory.
Jonathan is the chief researcher and journalist of our project. He will be focusing on the stories outside the Gaza Strip that impact its future
Atif is the founder and manager of The Media Group in Gaza City. He and his son Rami will be coordinating production inside Gaza.