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Nov 19, 2025 | Film Screening “The Cedars Have Eyes: Lebanon in Crisis”

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This documentary is a Lebanese and American-produced feature that investigates the ongoing collapse of Lebanon, one of the most beautiful countries in the Middle East. Told from the perspective of Lebanese citizens, this film uncovers the causes behind Lebanon’s economic and political crisis and the 2020 Beirut Port Explosion.

The film director and producer will be present and there will be a Q&A session after the screening.

When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:25 PM

Where:
Dickson Hall, 175
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Speaker

Alexander Szymczak is a former social media coordinator, film director, editor, and financial and marketing assistant with 4 years of professional experience ranging from social media management in New York City to documentary production in the Middle East and Africa.

Luke Simboli is a NYC-based independent filmmaker who specializes in directing, producing, writing, production sound mixing, and photography.

This event is a collaboration between Research on Interdisciplinary Global Studies and the Department of Justice Studies.