MAYOR (12A)

WHO’S IN IT?

(as himself) Musa Hadid

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

David Osit (Thank You for Playing), director, producer, composer, cinematographer, editor; Sam Thompson (film debut) and Geinoh Yamashirogumi (film debut), composers; Eric Daniel Metzgar (Give Up Tomorrow), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

We follow Musa Hadid, the charismatic mayor of the Palestinian city of Ramallah, during his second term in office as he tries to clean up his community and end the occupation of Palestine…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

A real-life political saga, Mayor is a must for anyone intrigued by Palestinian governments and a well-meaning leader faced with a near-impossible task.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 1^ST JANUARY 2021 (IN CINEMAS AND ON DIGITAL)

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