Episode 61: 'The Persian Version' Review on the Eve of Yalda

On the eve of Yalda, the Iranian Winter-Solstice, we review writer-director Maryam Keshavarz's The Persian Version with our friends Arezou and Samira. How well does Keshavarz do at portraying a unique yet universal experience through Leila (Layla Mohammadi) and her mother Shireen (Niousha Noor)? How does intergenerational trauma shape our familial relationships, and what can we do for healing? We also discuss Yalda as a holiday and why we celebrate it, discuss the ongoing genocide in Gaza, give our recommendations, and much more.   Decolonize Palestine   Support the Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA) and families in Gaza   Six ways you can support Palestinians in Gaza   Islamic Relief USA: Support Families in Palestine   Our music is composed by Ashley Hefnawy. You can find more of her music here.   We are a proud member of the Hard NOC podcast family.   Follow Arezou on Twitter @ArezouAmin   Follow Samira on Twitter @samira_says   Follow Swara on Twitter @spiderswarz   Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleGeeks   Follow us on Instagram @TheMiddleGeeks   Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media   Please support us on Patreon!