Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival - Running on Sand

Aumari, a young Eritrean refugee living in Israel, is about to be deported back to his home country. After a spontaneous escape attempt at the airport, he is mistaken for a Nigerian striker, who is supposed to arrive at the same time. Aumari seizes the opportunity and benefits of his change of identity as the new key acquisition for the team of ‘Maccabi Netanya'. Despite the absence of any soccer talent, Aumari is able to cover up and heal the divisions of his struggling team, while a tender romantic bond with the charmingly unconventional daughter of the team owner is growing.

Post-screening Q & A with The Hotline for Refugees and Migrants Co-sponsored by Jewish Family Service

DRAMA | 2023 | 104 MINUTES | ISRAEL
HEBREW WITH SUBTITLES
DIRECTED BY ADAR SHAFRAN

Cost:
General Admission: $12
Students and Seniors (65+): $11
Rapito (Kidnapped)
screening at UMass Amherst: Free