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Leila Khaled: Hijacker

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Director: Lina Makboul
Country: Palestine/Sweden
Year: 2005
Duration: 58 mins

In 1969 a 24-year old Palestinian refugee, Leila Khaled, became the first woman to hijack a plane. It caught the world’s attention and for the first time placed the question of Palestine on a political and international agenda. Ms Khaled became a much sought after and articulate spokesperson for the PFLP and for her exiled generation. This documentary combines rarely seen archival footage and recent interviews with Leila Khaled. Who is a terrorist? Who is a freedom fighter? And what distinguishes the two?

Session Time:

Sunday 4 March, 7pm

Venue:

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
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