Veteran producer and journalist Poh Si Teng makes her directorial debut with the visceral, unflinching American Doctor, following three notable U.S. physicians as they provide in-person support at a Gaza hospital treating victims of mass-casualty events from the Israeli war campaign. Dr. Thaer Ahmad, Dr. Mark Perlmutter, and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa are of different cultural backgrounds, united by a shared calling to confront injustice and uphold their oath to save lives. Back in the U.S., they speak out about what they have witnessed and urge politicians to intervene against the ongoing killing.
The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Poh Si Teng and protagonists Dr. Thaer Ahmad and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa.
All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.