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Peace by Chocolate
Pittsburgh Premiere
Peace by Chocolate
Pittsburgh Premiere

Film Details

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:

Director:Jonathan Keijser
Length:96 minutes
Released:2021
Language:EnglishArabicwith subtitles
Country:Canada
SCREENINGS

Waterworks Cinemas

THU, NOV 11, 2021  |  7:15pm
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Kelly Strayhorn Theater

SUN, NOV 14, 2021  |  1:00pm
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Kelly Strayhorn Theater

WED, NOV 17, 2021  |  4:00pm
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