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Palestinian Filmmaker/Actor Cherien Dabis on "All That's Left of You" & Death of Co-Star Mohammad Bakri

Part 2 of our conversation with Palestinian American director and actress Cherien Dabis about her new film, All That’s Left of You. It’s a new feature film that looks at 70 years of Palestinian history through the lens of one family’s experience over three generations. The film features the acclaimed Palestinian actor Mohammad Bakri, who died in December.

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Democracy Now! Friday, January 16, 2026

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Democracy Now! Thursday, January 15, 2026

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Democracy Now! Wednesday, January 14, 2026

"Yanuni": Film Follows Brazilian Indigenous Leader Juma Xipaia's Fight for the Amazon

The documentary Yanuni profiles Indigenous chief and activist Juma Xipaia, who has survived six assassination attempts while defending her people’s land from illegal gold miners and deforestation. Shortlisted for a 2026 Academy Award, the film highlights her fight for Indigenous sovereignty and the preservation of the Amazon, her historic appointment as Brazil’s first secretary of Indigenous rights and the challenges faced during the administration of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Democracy Now! recently spoke with Juma Xipaia as well as director Richard Ladkani.