INDEPENDENT PROJECTS

KIBBUTZ ISRAELI EMBASSY

After witnessing the violence of the Gaza genocide unfold on her phone, Hazami Barmada, a DC-based Palestinian activist, quits her corporate consulting job to fight for a permanent ceasefire. She rallies a diverse group of individuals to occupy the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., where she not only challenges political injustice but also finds love and solidarity along the way.

Now, I’m currently working on a longer version of the film that expands on the stories of key leaders within the movement. This new piece follows three leaders of the encampment and Aaron Bushnell’s friend, exploring themes of sacrifice, activism, and the unexpected community they build together. Kibbutz Israeli Embassy asks: What happens when strangers unite to confront a powerful institution, forging an unbreakable bond in the process?

Capitol Hill’s most wanted

Capitol Hill’s Most Wanted chronicles the tireless activism of Medea Benjamin, a 73-year-old anti-war advocate and co-founder of CodePink. Her fight against US militarism began during the Vietnam War and has since taken her across the globe to protest US interventions in countries like Iraq, Yemen, and Palestine. Through daily demonstrations and lobbying in Congress, Medea and Code Pink confront political hostility and arrests as they campaign for an end to war.

This rough cut of the documentary captures their unyielding dedication to peace and justice, both abroad and at home. The final version, currently in production, will further explore the depth of their activism and the impact of their work on U.S. policy and global peace movements.