West Beirut

In April, 1975, civil war breaks out; Beirut is partitioned into East and

West Beirut, along the

Christian/Muslim line. Tarek is in high school, making Super 8 movies with his

friend, Omar. At first the war is a lark: school has closed, the violence is

fascinating, getting from West to East is a game. But he soon learns this

isn’t a game as the war goes on, going from adventure to tragedy.

Our friend Liam (aka Hezbolsonaro) comes on the pod to discuss the movie, and

the Lebanese Civil War more broadly.

Hosted by Russian Sam,

Halal Sam, and

Liam.