HumanRightsFilmFestival "MUHI-Generally Temporary" Arab Boy Secure but Unsure Living in Israeli Hospital

Muhammad "Muhi" born in Gaza was rushed as an infant across the Israeli/Gaza border for life saving surgery to an Israeli hospital where he received emergency medical care.  But, the hospital that saved Muhammad's life has become the only home he's known for all 7 years of his life.  As a baby Muhi had a life-threatening immune disorder.  The best care & only chance to save his life was in an Israeli hospital an hour away but across a giant divide; 3 major checkpoints with multiple restrictions constraining accessibility across borders.  Muhi's grandfather was in his 50's and permitted to accompany & remain with his grandson.  The surgery necessitated the amputation of Muhi's arms & limbs to save his life.  Since his arrival, Muhi has remained a resident of this hospital along with his grandfather.  The grandfather fervently maintains as do the Israeli Drs. that he would not survive if he returned to his parents' home in Gaza.  His mother & grandmother visits infrequently because of the difficulties in obtaining visas and to care for their families in Gaza.  This doc. gives an intimate glimpse into the  Israeli/Palestinian conflict with its complexities, frustrating perplexities, and identity issues.  Most importantly, this is a doc. highlighting innate humanity with a hopeful message for peace.  Within the confines of the hospital, Muhi is lovingly cared for and his grandfather finds profound fellowship.  He forms an amazing bond of brotherhood with another Israeli man, Buma.  Buma's son was killed as an Israeli soldier.  Nevertheless, Buma dedicates his life to helping Arab families receive care & facilitates their border crossings.  The bond between Muhi, his Muslim grandfather & Israeli Jew is an eternal message of hope for dismayingly borders & hatred between Palestinians & Israelis.  It becomes unthinkable for such hatred between Israelis & Arabs when interacting closely; person to person, knowing the bonds that unite us as humans.  The doc. is an intimate look at the life of an indefatigable boy who gracefully deals with consummate hardships.  His life seems bittersweet but there's no doubt he's beloved.  He's cared for by his Arab family & extended Israeli family.  He is now attending an Arab/Israeli school in Israel.  The seeds for peaceful progress are seen sprouting from this remarkable documentary.  It is enlightening, troubling, complex and overflowing with love, and the miraculous human spirit.