Inside Palestine 36: What Really Happened in 1936? | Annemarie Jacir

In this episode, I sit down with Annemarie Jacir, director of the film Palestine 36, to uncover the erased history of Palestine in 1936 and the year that shaped everything happening today. We talk about why she made a film about the 1936 revolt, the shocking truths she discovered in archives, how British colonization shaped Palestinian life, and the real people and stories woven into the film. This is an episode about Palestinian excellence you do not want to miss!00:00 - Intro01:58 - Why 1936 Matters: The History We’ve Never Been Taught07:30 - The People of Palestine Back Then… and the Truth Behind Their Lives09:37 - How “Palestine 36” Evolved From the Director’s Original Vision12:13 - How October 7 Shifted Everything for This Film24:23 - The Real Lives and Real Footage That Shaped This Film31:00 - British Cruelty, Resistance, and the Human Side We Don’t Hear About44:00 - Her #1 Hope for Anyone Who Watches This Film50:00 - Straightforward Advice for Filmmakers and Creatives Everywhere55:00 - Where to Follow Annemarie and Stay Updated on “Palestine 36”