A documentary about loss, memory, and the unbroken spirit of people.
In the first 90 days of the 2023 genocide…
filmmaker Monear Shaer took the only tool he had—the photos and videos on his iPhone…
…from his last trip to Gaza to visit his family—and created a film, his first ever documentary, in hopes it might save his homeland.
What if
this was your family?
What if
the death tolls weren’t just numbers, but your cousins, your uncles, your grandparents?
What if
their existence was reduced to headlines, and shallow news segments?
What if
the responsibility to preserve their memory rested entirely on your shoulders?
Gaza Is Our Home was born out of that urgency — created in the unfolding agony.
To invite the world to care about these families.
It is not a political lecture or historical analysis;
it is a human portrait,
the story that had to be made—because silence was not an option.
MEET THE DIRECTOR
Monear Shaer
A Palestinian-American filmmaker, impact organizer, and public speaker dedicated to telling stories that challenge mainstream narratives, reclaiming the humanity of communities too often reduced to headlines and statistics. .
Monear brings a unique perspective to his work, drawing from his own lived experiences and family memories to tell stories that bring the complexities of geopolitics back to the human. His dedication to authenticity and storytelling has garnered immense transformations in his audiences, and he hopes to remain a bold and visionary voice in the struggles for liberation for all.
THE SCREENING TOUR
2+ Years of Nation-Wide Impact
Screenings
Cities
Universities
Attendees
Multi-Day Impact Programs
This film keeps growing.
Its message keeps spreading.
Your support will carry it even further.
Thousands reached.
Stories shared.
Hearts moved.
Over the past two years, Monear has self-coordinated his own nationwide screening tour, bringing his debut documentary, Gaza Is Our Home, to over 90 programs in universities, community spaces, faith institutions, and cultural venues across the United States. These programs extend beyond traditional screenings, incorporating extended dialogue and community engagement, along with exclusive LIVE calls with family on-the-ground, providing audiences with deeper understandings, reflections, and sustained involvement.
FILM REVIEW
SUPPORT THE JOURNEY
You’re not just supporting a film—you’re creating spaces for conversation, connection, and understanding. Each screening and teach-in brings people together, sparks dialogue, and reminds us all of our shared humanity.
Your support keeps these stories alive and growing.
TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS
Every contribution helps fund screenings, archiving, and future films. Your support keeps the story of Gaza alive.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Start the conversation. Host a screening of Gaza Is Our Home. Invite your audience to witness the truth.
PREVIOUS SCREENINGS
—— GALLERY
It is a home.
It is a memory.
It is a story that must be kept alive.
GAZA IS NOT
JUST A PLACE.
This is not just a Documentary
It is an invitation for every person with a voice to speak, to listen, and to act.
It is a reminder that behind every headline and statistic are real lives lives marked by decades of struggle, loss, and unimaginable pain.