Telling the Persian Jewish Story through Film - Interview with Director Julia Elihu and Writer Ava Lalezarzadeh

Ben and Isaac sit down with Julia and Ava, two Persian Jewish filmmakers who are part of the Upside Down community. Their recent short film "In the Garden of Tulips" is qualified for an Oscar, and was recently screened at Upside Down! They talk the art of filmmaking, and the importance of storytelling for developing cultural awareness and empathy.

 

Learn more about their film at https://www.inthegardenoftulips.com/