Basel Adra
Co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, a Palestinian activist and journalist who writes for 972. He is a close friend of Oda Hadalin.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 59min
Democracy Now! 2025-08-05 Tuesday
Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, a Texas State Representative, discusses her fight against a redistricting plan threatening Hispanic representation. Chris Smalls, founder of Amazon's first labor union, shares his experiences with activism and the Gaza aid ship. Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist and filmmaker, highlights the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for global attention. The conversation dives into political tensions in Texas, the effects of legislative actions on democracy, and the escalating violence in Israel and Palestine.
Feb 11, 2025 • 24min
“No Other Land”: The Collective Behind the Oscar-Nominated Documentary
Basel Adra, a Palestinian filmmaker, and Yuval Abraham, an Israeli filmmaker, join to discuss their Oscar-nominated documentary "No Other Land," which highlights the demolition of Palestinian homes. They reveal how the film was created as an act of activism aimed at raising political awareness. Abraham points to a systemic denial of building permits for Palestinians, while Adra reflects on the deteriorating political landscape since filming began. Together, they emphasize the urgency of addressing these humanitarian crises and inspiring societal change.
