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American Doctor Documentary Screening and Discussion
Posted by CAPA-FPWG
Content: Register now for our documentary screening of “American Doctor,” followed by a community discussion with Dr. Thaer Ahmad, one of three doctors whose work in Gaza is featured in the footage. Dr. Thaer Ahmad, Dr. Mark Perlmutter, and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa offer a portrait of medical conscience across lines that usually divide. Co-sponsors: Chicago Area Peace Action, Lake Street Church Peace & Justice Committee, Advocates 4 Justice, IfNotNow Chicago, and Evanston for a Free Palestine DATE: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Light refreshments provided – Bring a friend!
American Doctor is a 2026 documentary from award-winning filmmaker Poh Si Teng. It follows three American physicians — a Palestinian, a Jew, and a Zoroastrian — united by a single mission: to volunteer their medical skills in Gaza, where healthcare infrastructure has been devastated.
TIME: 6:30 to 8:30 PM (Doors open at 6 PM)
LOCATION: Lake Street Church, 1450 Chicago Ave. (courtyard entrance), Evanston IL, 60201
Date/Time: Oct. 22, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - Oct. 22, 2026, 9 p.m.
Location: 1450 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL
Sponsoring Organization: Chicago Area Peace Action, Lake Street Church Peace & Justice Committee, Advocates 4 Justice, IfNotNow Chicago, and Evanston for a Free Palestine
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