Death in Umm Al-Hiran
Death in Umm Al-Hiran” tells one of the most shocking and significant stories that happened in Israel in the last decade, as it reveals the mechanisms behind the killing and defaming of Yaqoub Abu Al-Qia’an, a Bedouin teacher who died at the hands of the police during an eviction raid. For the first time, the film will consistently and comprehensively reveal one of the most tragic and political affairs ever to have occurred in Israel between the Bedouin population and the State of Israel.
The impact campaign for the film operated on two levels: amplifying the story of Umm Al-Hiran and other unrecognized Bedouin villages to civil society and activist groups, and engaging diverse audiences through screenings and discussions. These events, held in settings like the Van Leer Institute and Rahat’s cultural center, fostered dialogue among activists, educators, community leaders, and officials, encouraging action on displacement and demolition issues. Conversations with Umm Al-Hiran residents, including the family of Ya’acob Abu Al-Qiann, central to the film, deepened solidarity and highlighted personal experiences.