These stories honour those who rise, again and again. Through peaceful protest, poetry, or armed struggle, they fight not just for land, but for life.

Gaza Fights for Freedom (watch)
A gripping documentary by Abby Martin on the 2018 Great March of Return, exposing the brutal Israeli crackdown on unarmed protesters.

Resistance Pilot (watch)
Follows the story of a Palestinian resistance fighter navigating duty and identity in a deeply occupied reality.

Occupation 101 (watch)
A comprehensive, beginner-friendly documentary breaking down the Israeli occupation and U.S. foreign policy’s role.

In the Grip of the Resistance (watch)
A compelling film on the evolution of Palestinian resistance and the spirit that fuels it.

Scenes from the Occupation in Gaza (1973) (watch)
Archival footage offering a rare glimpse into life in Gaza during the early stages of occupation.t goes here

There is no home like the one you are forbidden to return to. These films walk through the ruins, the olive groves, and the dreams carried by generations.

The Creation and the Nakba 1948 (watch)
An essential account of the events that led to the ethnic cleansing of Palestine in 1948 — the Nakba.

The Palestinian Exodus (watch)
A detailed series exploring how millions of Palestinians became refugees — and why their right of return remains a struggle.

In Search of Palestine (watch)
A BBC documentary following Edward Said as he returns to the land he was exiled from. A personal and political journey.

Keeper of Memory (watch)
A poetic and personal film exploring how memory resists erasure through generations.

The Shadow of Absence (watch)
A meditation on absence, longing, and the trauma of exile — in people and in places.goes here

This is not war, but a constant state of control. These stories reveal how occupation seeps into homes, classrooms, weddings — and yet, life continues.

Five Broken Cameras (watch)
A Palestinian farmer’s firsthand account of nonviolent resistance in Bil’in, filmed over five years with five cameras — each one destroyed by the army.

Jenin (watch)
A haunting look at the aftermath of the Jenin refugee camp massacre.

The Olive Tree (watch)
A beautifully simple film about a boy and his family’s relationship with an ancient olive tree.s here

In a world where existence itself is resistance, creativity becomes survival. These films explore the role of artists, poets, and dreamers in the Palestinian narrative.

Slingshot Hip Hop (watch)
An electrifying documentary on Palestinian hip-hop as a tool of resistance, unity, and identity among youth in Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel.

Naji al-Ali: An Artist with Vision (watch)
The life and legacy of the iconic Palestinian cartoonist behind Handala — the child who never looks away.

Speak, Bird (watch)
An intimate film celebrating Palestinian oral storytelling traditions and the beauty of spoken memory.

As the Poet Said (watch)
Inspired by the poetry of Mahmoud Darwish, this film reflects on exile, love, and resistance through poetic imagery.

Keffiyeh (watch)
A short film weaving the symbolism of the iconic Palestinian scarf into generational memory and resistance.

These short films capture fleeting moments that speak volumes — a look, a gesture, a memory. In just minutes, they reveal the weight of occupation and the tenderness of everyday life. Small in length, vast in meaning.

Slingshot Hip Hop (watch)
An electrifying documentary on Palestinian hip-hop as a tool of resistance, unity, and identity among youth in Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel.

Naji al-Ali: An Artist with Vision (watch)
The life and legacy of the iconic Palestinian cartoonist behind Handala — the child who never looks away.

Speak, Bird (watch)
An intimate film celebrating Palestinian oral storytelling traditions and the beauty of spoken memory.

As the Poet Said (watch)
Inspired by the poetry of Mahmoud Darwish, this film reflects on exile, love, and resistance through poetic imagery.

Keffiyeh (watch)
A short film weaving the symbolism of the iconic Palestinian scarf into generational memory and resistance.

If you're just beginning or want to dive deeper, these series and playlists offer structure to your journey — from history to the present, across voices and generations.

Al Jazeera Documentary Playlists (watch)
A rich collection of high-quality documentaries covering topics from displacement to daily life to cultural resilience.
Also see: Playlist 2, Playlist 3

I Am Jerusalem (watch)
A documentary series giving voice to Jerusalemites as they share what the city means to them — deeply personal and powerfully political.

The Palestinian Exodus (watch)
This documentary series explores the systematic expulsion of Palestinians in 1948 and its ongoing impact.