Episode #27
Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 27 - Reel Bad Palestinians
What's it like to be Arab in Hollywood? Lee Mosa-Peterkin is an award-winning first-generation Palestinian vegan filmmaker, writer, director, editor and cinematographer. His work spans music videos, commercials, short films, and feature films, often blending raw drama, absurdity, and tragic comedy. His films have received international recognition, and his 2025 short film ' Mobius Loop ' is available on Watermelon+ Streaming. Mobius Loop follows scientist Senna and her husband Sam as they race to save their research institute by completing a groundbreaking project before it is shut down. When Senna discovers an old VHS tape filmed by her mother, she uncovers forgotten family research dating back to 1976 that holds the missing key to their work. Blending science fiction with family history, the film explores memory, intergenerational knowledge, and the enduring connections between past and present. This episode is captioned for Deaf and Hard of Hearing viewers here . Check out Lee's work here . Watch Mobius Loop here. You can buy merch from here, Reel Bad Arabs - Watch the trailer here. Buy Keffiyeh Shoes and check out Lee's shop here. The music in this episode is from the following rap group from Gaza: P.R. – Palestine, The Challenge Is Ours ( Felsteen Wel Tahade – فلسطين والتحدي) Palestinian Rapperz (PR) was the first hip-hop group to emerge from the Gaza Strip. Formed in 2003, the group identified its music as part of a "Palestinian Resistance" movement, using rap as a nonviolent means of expressing the experiences and aspirations of Palestinians. The founding members included Mohammed Al-Farra (D.R. the Dynamic Rapper), Mahmoud Fayyad (Kanaan), Moataz Al-Hewaihy (Mezo), and Ayman Meghames. The Vegans for Palestine Podcast team would like to thank Lee for joining us. Za'atar is Za'atar. Free Palestine. Send us Fan Mail
