Watermelon Pictures was created with a mission to change the mainstream narrative around Palestinian people and other marginalized communities. The film finance and distribution company came to fruition just in time to bear witness to the suffering caused by the conflict in Gaza.
Founded in April 2024 by brothers Badie Ali and Hamza Ali, the Chicago-based Watermelon Pictures has gained worldwide attention in its short time in business with such releases as “From Ground Zero” and its latest efforts, “The Encampments” and “The Teacher.”
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