Documentary Follows Doctors in Gaza

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Documentary filmmaker Poh Si Teng produced the film 'American Doctor' to document the conflict in Gaza after observing what she described as a lack of coverage by American media outlets regarding the deaths of Palestinian journalists. The film follows three physicians—Mark Perlmutter, Feroze Sidhwa, and Thaer Ahmad—who attempted to provide medical care in Gaza in March 2025. While Perlmutter and Sidhwa treated patients at Nasser Hospital under conditions of limited equipment and resources, Ahmad was denied entry by Israeli border guards. During their time in Gaza, the doctors documented instances of children being shot in the head, which they later attempted to communicate to United States lawmakers.

Consequences

The release of the documentary creates a public platform for the physicians to advocate for policy changes among U.S. lawmakers regarding the ongoing conflict. The film’s focus on the experiences of American doctors in war-torn hospital facilities intends to influence public perception of the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

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