Category Archives: Run Across Palestine

People and the Olive World Premier at the State Theatre

On September 10th the State Theatre in downtown Traverse City hosted the World Premiere of The People and the Olive, a new documentary about the daily struggles and joys of Palestinian olive farmers. A sellout crowd enjoyed the film along … Continue reading

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Localism On A Global Scale

This discussion shares the experience of Timothy Young and Chris Treter of the On The Ground non-profit that sponsored their recent Run Across Palestine. Chris introduced us to the groups first such effort The Run Across Ethiopia, last summer. Chris … Continue reading

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“The People & The Olive” Women Progressive – March 18th

Get a taste of the Middle-East with lunch, dessert and music with singer/songwriter Angela Josephine to support the upcoming documentary “THE PEOPLE AND THE OLIVE” by filmmaker Aaron Dennis and journalist Jacob Wheeler. Meet Aaron and learn about the recent … Continue reading

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The making of “The People and the Olive”: thoughts from filmmaker Aaron Dennis

The third day of the Run Across Palestine started in Jerusalem and ended over twenty five  miles away in Arura. It was another incredibly exciting, gruelling and inspiring day.  Like most of the days of the run, the work was … Continue reading

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Run Across Palestine WELCOME HOME!

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 5:00pm until 7:30pm Higher Grounds Trading Co, Traverse City, MI Official FB event Welcome the runners and team home from the Run Across Palestine, a 129-mile, 5 day journey to raise awareness and funds for fair trade olive … Continue reading

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Readjusting.. thoughts from RAP runner Meryl

It has been one week. One week since we took our final steps on the road out of Jenin, finishing into the welcoming arms of the Canaan Fair Trade Association’s members. Complete with a booming drum core and marching uniformed … Continue reading

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Host a Palestinian “dinner and a movie” party to help spread the word!

IDEA TO HELP SPREAD THE WORD! – Host a Palestinian “dinner and a movie” party with your friends/family of pita, olive oil, hummus, cucumber, falafel, olives. – But a case of the olive oil ahead of time from Canaan or … Continue reading

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The People and the Olive: The Run Across Palestine Isn’t Over

These short videos have currently been taken down from the web during the launch of the feature length documentary, “The People and The Olive”. If your interested in watching the series, e-mail StoneHutStudios@gmail.com. Watch the trailer, learn more about the film, screenings, … Continue reading

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The People and the Olive: Three, Two, One, Jenin Yalla Run

These short videos have currently been taken down from the web during the launch of the feature length documentary, “The People and The Olive”. If your interested in watching the series, e-mail StoneHutStudios@gmail.com. Watch the trailer, learn more about the film, screenings, … Continue reading

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Day 4 to Nos Ijbeal… and support!!

After 26 miles of running, the team ended Day 4 safely in Nos Ijbeal, a village of about 350 people. Three miles before their stopping point, a caravan from the community greeted them, singing songs, honking horns, & playing music. … Continue reading

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