Ep. 06
In this reflective episode of Daily Dive, hosts Adam Hakan and Amy Septerfield discuss a new article on Tantura, a powerful documentary by Israeli filmmaker Alon Schwarz, and its ripple effect on Palestinian youth activism. Inspired by the film’s exploration of events in the Palestinian village of Tantura during the 1948 war, a group of young Palestinians from Lyd (Lod) has embarked on their own documentary project to capture Nakba survivors’ stories from their city.
Adam and Amy delve into the motivations of the Lyd Youth Movement, a group dedicated to preserving the firsthand accounts of an aging generation who witnessed the mass expulsion of Palestinians in 1948. They discuss the importance of oral history projects in challenging established narratives and the significance of Lyd in Palestinian history, including its capture in 1948 and the subsequent forced displacement of most Arab residents.
The episode also explores the hurdles facing these young filmmakers, including scarce resources and the sensitive nature of their project, as well as the broader context of living as Palestinians in Israel and the ongoing impact of the Nakba on their community, from socioeconomic struggles to systemic discrimination.
Join Daily Dive as Adam and Amy highlight this youth-led initiative to document and preserve a shared history that is both personal and political, shining a light on the power of storytelling in reclaiming identity and challenging historical narratives. Tune in for a deep dive into the intergenerational journey of resilience and the evolving fight for cultural preservation.