SuperHumanizer Podcast

Join Rolla Selbak, a multi-award-winning queer Palestinian American filmmaker, as she shares her unapologetic journey through the landscape of Hollywood. From her Sundance-backed feature film to developing series for Sony and Disney, Rolla exposes the industry's deep-seated stereotypes and the cost of speaking truth to power. She discusses the myth of the "good Arab," the importance of artistic integrity, and how she's using her platform to humanize Palestinians and challenge the gatekeepers of cinema with her new project for aspiring filmmakers. Through personal stories of struggle and resilience, Rolla offers a powerful vision for a decolonized cinema where queer and Arab voices can finally be heard.
Like to read? 👉🏼 Check Out these Blog Posts:
Decolonizing the Screen: Rolla Selbak's Mission to Reclaim Palestinian Narratives
The Self-Taught Revolution: How Rolla Selbak Broke Into Hollywood on Her Own Terms
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Join guest host Daniel Maté in a profound dialogue with Alon-Lee Green, the founding National Director of Standing Together, a grassroots movement mobilizing thousands of Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel for peace, equality, and social justice. This conversation explores the urgent need for a “sacred pause” in the midst of war, the deceptive nature of social media narratives, and the courageous work of building a shared future based on mutual respect and liberation for all. Alon Lee shares his personal journey from a Tel Aviv bubble to meeting the reality of Palestine, dismantling the concept of a “false utopia” and confronting the dehumanization that fuels the conflict. Together, Daniel and Alon delve into the “uncommonsense” of peace, the necessity of holding onto shared humanity, and the vision for a common ground that transcends political lines and acknowledges the deep, dark harmony of their interconnected struggles.
Like to read? 👉🏼 Check Out these Blog Posts:
Standing Together: How a New Generation Is Rewriting Israeli-Palestinian Solidarity
From Burnout to Liberation: Why Activist Self-Care Is Revolutionary
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Join Hamza Ali, the President of MPI Media Group and co-founder of Watermelon Pictures, as he shares his family's incredible journey from the 1967 war in Palestine to building a media empire in America. Discover how the tragic events of October 7th became the catalyst for a creative revolution, leading to the birth of Watermelon Pictures and its mission to humanize Palestinian stories. From breaking box office records with the controversial documentary 'The Encampments' to fostering Jewish-Palestinian solidarity through films like 'Israelism,' Hamza reveals the power of cinema as a tool for liberation and creative resistance. This episode explores the challenges of fighting industry censorship and threats, while building a new media landscape for marginalized voices.

Check out the new streaming service 🍉 Watermelon+ 👉🏼 watch.watermelonpictures.com

Like to read? 👉🏼 Check Out these Blog Posts:
Seeds of Resistance: How Watermelon Pictures Reclaims Palestinian Narratives
From Family Business to Cultural Revolution: Hamza Ali's Watermelon Pictures
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Join Ilan Pappé, Israel's bravest historian who uncovered the suppressed truths of 1948 and exposed the machinery of denial behind Israel’s founding. His ground breaking book, "The Ethnic Cleansing Of Palestine" revealed the shocking hidden history buried in the diaries of Israel's founders including Ben Gurion, the first prime minister. He explains why confronting “aggressive ignorance” is crucial, how Western complicity sustains ongoing injustice, and what a post-Zionist future could mean for Israelis and Palestinians alike. Don’t miss his insights on the urgent need for intersectional solidarity and the power of hope in the darkest times.
Related Blog Posts:
The Last Phase of Zionism: Ilan Pappé on Why Israel's Current Crisis Signals the End
From Village Files to AI: The Evolution of Palestinian Dehumanization
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Join Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian Christian pastor from Bethlehem, as he shares his journey from the birthplace of Jesus Christ to global human rights advocacy. Exploring dehumanization by Western Christians, challenges Christian Zionism, and explains his viral "Christ in the Rubble" concept. Through personal stories and theological insights, he offers a vision of faith that stands with the oppressed rather than empires, reframing what it means to follow Jesus under occupation.
Related Blog Posts
The Vanishing Presence: Dr. Munther Isaac on Palestinian Christian Experience Under Occupation
"Christ in the Rubble": Dr. Munther Isaac's Theological Challenge to Christian Zionism
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