Film Screening: Soufra at Cinema Akil

See the incredibly inspiring story of social entrepreneur Mariam Shaar in Thomas A. Morgan's documentary, Soufra . The film is being screened at Cinema Akil, Alserkal Avenue's first and permanent film theatre.

The story follows Shaar who spent her entire life in Beirut's Burj El Barajneh refugee camp. She went against all odds to launch a catering company and growing it into a food truck business with the help of fellow refugee woman. See how food brings people of different backgrounds together, spreads hope and changes lives while shining a light on the growing refugee crisis.