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''After Spring'' is a 2016 documentary film
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by Ellen Martinez and Steph Ching that follows two families of refugees living in Zaatari, the largest refugee camp for Syrians.


Background

The film had its world premiere at the 2016
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and its international premiere at
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. It is mostly in Arabic and Korean. Funds were raised on
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for the production of the film.


Public Screenings

In May 2019,
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hosted a fundraiser in support of Syrian refugees labelled “From Syria, with Love.” The event involved a screening of the film After Spring. All money raised was directly donated to support refugees and asylum seekers.


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