The seventh annual DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival (DCPFAF) is taking place Oct. 5-8 at E Street Cinemas and Studio Theatre.

Preluded by a special free Palestinian showcase on the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage on Mon, Oct. 2 entitled “I Am There, I Am Here,” the 2017 DCPFAF will feature 11 films, live storytelling, dabke, and Hollywood actress, director, and television producer Cherien Dabis (Amreeka, May in the Summer, The L Word, Empire, Quantico). Get your tickets and see the full program at dcpfaf.org.

Through the dedicated work of IPS board member Noura Erakat, IPS has been a proud partner of the DCPFAF since 2014.