LGBTQ filmmakers boycott Tel Aviv film fest
10 March 2020
TLVFest continues to partner with Israeli government and far-right lobby groups. Read more about LGBTQ filmmakers boycott Tel Aviv film fest
John Greyson
Watch: Short film “Gazonto” by John Greyson imagines Toronto bombed like Gaza
24 August 2014
The video uses the device of a simulated video game to show how the horrifying effects of Israeli violence against Palestinians are rendered distant or invisible while the violence itself is celebrated. Read more about Watch: Short film “Gazonto” by John Greyson imagines Toronto bombed like Gaza
30 percent of vital medicines "at zero supply" in Gaza, says released doctor Tarek Loubani
12 November 2013
Dr. Tarek Loubani, who was imprisoned in Cairo for two months, describes providing medical care to fellow detainees and the state of Gaza’s medical infrastructure under Israel’s siege. Read more about 30 percent of vital medicines "at zero supply" in Gaza, says released doctor Tarek Loubani
Freed filmmaker John Greyson: Canada must address responsibility in Egypt
12 November 2013
Greyson speaks out about his ordeal in Cairo’s Tora prison, his work focusing on queer issues in Palestine and why he wants to return to Egypt. Read more about Freed filmmaker John Greyson: Canada must address responsibility in Egypt
John Greyson and Tarek Loubani witnessed deaths of dozens of Egyptians before their arrest
28 September 2013
John Greyson and Tarek Loubani, jailed in Egypt, witnessed dozens of Egyptians dying in regime violence. Their harrowing statement from Tora prison. Read more about John Greyson and Tarek Loubani witnessed deaths of dozens of Egyptians before their arrest
Toronto Palestine Film Festival opens on 28 September - some highlights
23 September 2013
The annual festival has condemned the ongling arbitrary detention of board member John Greyson, along with Dr. Tarek Loubani, in Egypt. Read more about Toronto Palestine Film Festival opens on 28 September - some highlights
Canada urged to cut Egypt arms deals, do more to free John Greyson and Tarek Loubani
17 September 2013
“It’s time to channel some outrage,” says Toronto Star, faulting Canada for doing too little to free pair arrested by Egypt coup regime, en route to Gaza. Read more about Canada urged to cut Egypt arms deals, do more to free John Greyson and Tarek Loubani
Free John Greyson and Tarek Loubani: a video by Greyson’s students
29 August 2013
Friday marks two weeks since Canadians John Greyson and Tarek Loubani were arrested in Egypt as they were en route to the Gaza Strip. Read more about Free John Greyson and Tarek Loubani: a video by Greyson’s students
Egypt cinema syndicate calls for release of Canadian filmmaker John Greyson
19 August 2013
There is growing concern over the situation of prominent filmmaker and Israel boycott supporter John Greyson and emergency room doctor Tarek Loubani, two Canadians arrested in Egypt and who were headed for Gaza. Read more about Egypt cinema syndicate calls for release of Canadian filmmaker John Greyson
Morgan Freeman and Jian Ghomeshi, say no to Israeli apartheid on May 6!
28 April 2013
Cynical award honors Freeman for “combating racism” Read more about Morgan Freeman and Jian Ghomeshi, say no to Israeli apartheid on May 6!