🇱🇧 Lebanon – A Summer Series 🇱🇧
Confused, heartbroken, or wanting to better understand what is happening in Lebanon? Join us this summer for films, discussion, and community learning as we explore the history, politics, and lived realities shaping modern Lebanon and Palestinian refugee communities.
In collaboration with Dr. Andrea Stanton and the Middle East Justice Project, this series will provide space to learn, reflect, and engage together.
✨ All events are FREE, but RSVP is required through our website. ✨
🎬 Movie Night – Where Do We Go Now?
📅 June 18th | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 First Unitarian Society of Denver
1400 N. Lafayette St., Denver, CO
A powerful Lebanese comedy-drama directed by Nadine Labaki, Where Do We Go Now? follows women in a small village working creatively to prevent religious violence from dividing their community. Blending humor, grief, and humanity, the film explores themes of peace, unity, and resilience in times of conflict.
🗣️ Modern Lebanon in Context: Teaching & Discussion
📅 July 23rd | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location TBD
Join us for an educational discussion on:
• Foreign influence in Lebanon
• Current political and economic crises
• Catastrophic events shaping the country
• Palestinian refugees in Lebanon
Bring your questions and curiosity.
🎬 Movie Night – Soufra
📅 August 20th | 6:30 PM
📍 Location TBD
Soufra is an inspiring documentary following Mariam Shaar, a Palestinian refugee in Beirut, as she launches a catering company and food truck with fellow refugee women. The film highlights resilience, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, and the power of food to build community and hope.
We hope you’ll join us this summer for conversation, learning, and solidarity. RSVP through our website to reserve your spot.