Soufra

Soufra (also known as Soufra Kitchen)[1] is a non-governmental catering company founded by Mariam Shaar in the refugee camp in Bourj el Barajneh in Beirut, Lebanon.[2] It employs women in the camp where they attempt to revive traditional Palestinian dishes, sell them via their catering business and a food truck, and earn a livelihood.

Documentary

Soufra was the subject of a documentary of the same name which was directed by Thomas Morgan and executive produced by Susan Sarandon. It released in 2017.[3][4] The film won two awards at the 2018 San Diego International Film Festival including the Audience Award for Best Documentary.[5]

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