FILMS

Peace by Chocolate is based on the inspirational story of the Hadhad family who recreated their family business in a small town in Canada where the emigrated after the bombing of their village in Syria. Tareq is torn between following his dream to become a doctor and helping to preserve his family's chocolate-making legacy. With a heartwarming performance by acclaimed actor Hatem Ali as the family patriarch, this uplifting charmer proves there’s nothing like a good piece of chocolate to bring people together.   

Official Selection– Tribeca Film Festival  

Winner – Audience Award – Woods Hole International Film Festival  

“With tremendous heart,” Peace by Chocolate “shows what it takes to be completely uprooted and not just survive, but lead a successful and fulfilling life.” – Audrey Fox, Jumpcut Online  

Thursday, November 11, 7:15pm at the Waterworks Cinemas  

Sunday, November 14, 1:00pm at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater  

Wednesday, November 17, 4:00pm at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater 

Watch the trailer below, along with a video about the film's background: