I Signed the Petition

The film "I Signed the Petition" (2018) is a 11-minute Palestinian short documentary that explores the psychological and social pressures of taking a political stance through a phone call between the director, Mahdi Fleifel, and his friend. As Fleifel analyzes and deconstructs the meaning of his decision to sign a petition calling for a cultural boycott of Israel, he opens up about his conflicting emotions and anxiety about the repercussions on his life. The film aims to provide insight into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, raising questions about the meaning of solidarity and its impact on personal and political levels.