# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Media Literacy Workshop & Film Screening: The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a screening of the 38-minute documentary The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh followed by a Media Literacy Workshop.About this EventOn May 11, 2022, Shireen Abu Akleh — Palestinian-American journalist and beloved face of Al Jazeera Arabic — was shot and killed by Israeli occupation forces while covering their raids on the Jenin Refugee Camp in the West Bank. She was doing her job. She was targeted for it.Join us for a screening of the 38-minute Al Jazeera English Fault Lines documentary The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh (2022, dir. Majdi Bannoura) — followed by a discussion led by Jennifer Zacharia, a local Palestinian-American writer and human rights lawyer— and Shireen’s cousin.What to expect• Documentary screening• Intimate Q&A and discussion with Jennifer Zacharia• Media literacy workshop: how Palestine is (mis)covered in mainstream media• A free original zine for every attendee• Compiled media clip analysisThis event is for anyone who wants to understand what really happened to Shireen, how her killing fits into Israel's broader war on journalists, and how to read mainstream Palestine coverage with a more critical eye. Content Advisory: All ages are welcome to attend; however, please be advised that the film contains real-world footage of military violence and themes of grief. We recommend this event for ages 14+ or for younger viewers with parental guidance--at least for the first hour during the film screening.About the filmThe Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh is a 2022 documentary produced by Al Jazeera English’s Fault Lines series. Directed by Majdi Bannoura, it investigates the circumstances of Shireen’s killing and holds Israeli forces accountable through testimony, forensic analysis, and witness accounts.About Jennifer ZachariaJennifer Zacharia is a Bay Area-based Palestinian-American writer, human rights lawyer​ and cousin to Shireen Abu Akleh. She brings both personal grief and legal expertise to this conversation, and we are honored to have her.Organized by Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine — a Bay Area grassroots group doing Palestine solidarity work through education, fundraising, and community organizing.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/media-literacy-workshop-and-film-screening-the-killing-of-shireen-abu-akleh/100001985331883106
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, workshops, art, literary-art, charities
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Albany
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Albany Library
- **lat**: 37.8879693
- **long**: -122.2929898
- **full address**: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Avenue, Albany, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Media Literacy Workshop & Film Screening: The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh being held?
  - **A:** Media Literacy Workshop & Film Screening: The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Albany Library, 1247 Marin Avenue, Albany, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Media Literacy Workshop & Film Screening: The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh?
  - **A:** Media Literacy Workshop & Film Screening: The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh is organized by Albany/El Cerrito for Palestine.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Media Literacy Workshop & Film Screening: The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albany, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Media Literacy Workshop & Film Screening: The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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