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Dec 2024

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Episode Eight - Unscripted: Navigating a...

About this episode

In this unscripted episode, Nadia has a heartfelt conversation with Hayat Abu Samra, a Palestinian Jordanian Actor, screenwriter and filmmaker who’s been using her voice to spread awareness to her audience on Palestine. They share their thoughts on direct and indirect resistance through art, and how important it is to acknowledge one's own privilege while advocating for those who need their voices and stories heard.

you can find Hayat Abu Samra on Instagram

Scripted/Unscripted Podcast

Written and Narrated by Nadia Tabbara

Creative Producer: Hind Anabtawi

Audio Editing and Mixing: Ahmad Alkhateeb

This podcast is produced by CMS Podcasts, a Creative Media Solutions division

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