Mayor

Name: Mayor
Genre: Documentary
Released: December 2, 2020
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 75
Cast: Musa Hadid

2020

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Film Movement | Release Date: December 2, 2020 | Not Rated

Starring: Musa Hadid

Summary: Mayor follows Musa Hadid, the Christian mayor of Ramallah, during his second term in office. His immediate goals: repave the sidewalks, attract more tourism, and plan the city’s Christmas celebrations. His ultimate mission: to end the occupation of Palestine.

Director: David Osit

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 89 min

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IndieWire Eric Kohn

Apr 23, 2020

It might not change anyone’s mind about the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, but Mayor presents a fresh window into the challenges of leadership on the latter half of that equation. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Carlos Aguilar

Dec 2, 2020

Mayor doesn’t feature an impassioned speech detailing the Palestinian people’s ardent plight for freedom because it doesn’t need one. Watching the confrontation in near real time, with lives on the line—a testimony to Hadid’s utmost commitment and hands-on leadership—conveys a forthright message. Read full review

The Observer (UK) Wendy Ide

Jan 28, 2021

Deft editing and unexpectedly affecting music choices make for an engaging portrait of the kind of impassioned and dedicated politician who seems in short supply right now. Read full review

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Dec 1, 2020

If Mayor succeeds at conveying some of the awkward cringe comedy of running a community under occupation, it also captures the dread. Read full review

The Playlist Chris Barsanti

Dec 4, 2020

Despite hanging back at times too much for its own good, Mayor remains a fascinating portrait of what city politics look like under extreme conditions. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Dec 2, 2020

What Mayor lacks in terms of wiki-esque biography it more than makes up for in immediacy and exquisite timing. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Dec 30, 2020

The film lets you appreciate Hadid’s delicate and complex situation. Read full review

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