Corner Store Documentary at Red Vic in SF May 22, 2011

May 22, 2pm, 4:15pm, 7:15pm, 9:15pm; May 23-24, 7:15pm, 9:15pm

Co-presented by a collection of local and national organizations as part of the film's companion Corner Campaign, the film explores the issues of immigration, cultural identity, and the politics of Palestine through the humble, working-class story of Yousef Elhaj and his struggle to make a better life for his family.

Come for the film, stay for the interactive Q&A discussion that highlights the work of local Palestinian and immigrant rights organizations.

Sunday, May 22
2pm co-presented by Friends of Sabeel North America
4:15 pm co-presented by Jewish Voice for Peace and Middle Eastern Children's Alliance
7:15pm co-presented by Global Exchange and Code Pink
9:15pm co-presented by International Solidarity Movement and the Arab Cultural and Community Center

Monday, May 23
7:15pm co-presented by National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and Arab Resource and Organizing Center
9:15pm co-presented by National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and Arab Resource and Organizing Center

Tuesday, May 24
9:15pm co-presented with The Annual screening at 7:15--same filmmakers different story.

About the Film: Ten years ago, Yousef left his wife and three small children in Palestine to start a new life for them all in San Francisco. For the past decade he has worked day and night to build a small business, save money, and become part of his adopted community while still trying to stay connected from afar. CORNER STORE profiles Yousef's life at the store in San Francisco and the challenges of the immigration process for his family. It then follows his journey back to his fractured homeland to finally reunite with his wife and kids. But a lot has changed, and Yousef must confront the current realities in both his family and his country and decide if a new life in America is really still the right path for them to take.

Official Website: http://www.thecornerdocumentary.org