TOUCHLINE Makes History as First Jordanian Work to Be Selected for Tribeca Film Festival

Award winning Palestinian American Director Mohammed Saffouri’s TOUCHLINE is based on his grandfather’s life, on the day he was drafted for the National soccer team, a war began in Palestine, and he was forced to give up his dream. This Arabic film is Basil Aksar’s (Ahmad) breakthrough performance.  Tribeca Film Festival is TOUCHLINE’S North America Premiere.

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