Life Support: Film Screening and Q&A

LIFE SUPPORT | Film Screening & Panel Q&A Registration fee £2 with Optional Donation ABOUT THE EVENT When Gaza's hospitals are under attack, who bears witness to the lives being lost — and the people fighting to save them? Join us at King's College, Cambridge, for *Life Support*, a powerful documentary by Daniele Rugo, followed by a in person panel discussion and Q&A with the director and Mr Khaled Dawas, a consultant surgeon, University of Cambridge alumnus and featured contributor to the film who has provided medical care in Gaza. Moderated by Imad Karam, PhD, this is an opportunity to hear directly from those documenting Gaza's healthcare crisis and those who have worked inside it. Registration fee is just £2 to make the event accessible for all. You can add a donation at checkout if you wish — there is no obligation to give more. ABOUT THE FILM When journalists are denied access to Gaza, healthcare workers become witnesses to what the world cannot see. Through powerful firsthand testimony and footage filmed inside Gaza's hospitals, Life Support exposes the devastating reality of medical teams fighting to save lives as hospitals are destroyed, essential supplies run out and casualties mount. Behind every statistic is a human life. The documentary confronts the human cost of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, bearing witness to extraordinary suffering, courage and resilience. An unflinching record of a healthcare system under attack — and the humanity of those who refuse to stop saving lives. POST-SCREENING PANEL Q&A Daniele Rugo — Director Hear how *Life Support* was made, why medical testimony matters and what it takes to bring these stories to wider audiences. Mr Khaled Dawas — Consultant Surgeon and University of Cambridge Alumnus Featured in the film, Mr Dawas has served in Gaza with Medical Aid for Palestinians. He will share his firsthand experiences of treating patients amid devastation and reflect on the realities facing healthcare workers. Imad Karam, PhD — Moderator, will lead a discussion exploring the stories behind the film, attacks on healthcare and the importance of bearing witness and taking action. The discussion will include an opportunity for audience questions. WHY YOUR ATTENDANCE MATTERS Gaza's healthcare workers continue to face extraordinary obstacles in providing lifesaving treatment. This event aims to raise awareness for the need of medical aid in Gaza and amplify the testimony of those on the front lines. Every life matters. Every voice matters. Every act of solidarity matters. EVENT DETAILS Monday 30 November 2026 Venue: Keynes Lecture Hall, King's College, Cambridge, CB2 1ST Doors open: 6:00 PM Screening starts promptly: 6:15 PM Followed by: Q&A CONTENT ADVISORY Classification: 15 | Running time: Approximately 93 minutes. Q&A 45 mins The film contains graphic and distressing images of serious injuries, deceased people, injured children and the consequences of war and starvation. Not suitable for under-15s. ORGANISED BY A collaboration between University of Cambridge student societies: - Cambridge University Amnesty International - Cambridge University Palestine Society - Cambridge University Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Society RESERVE YOUR PLACE Registration fee £2/ Optional donation at checkout Book now to witness these stories, join the conversation and support medical aid for Gaza. *Every act of solidarity makes a difference.*