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From Aleppo to the Oscars — Waad Al-Kateab’s Unforgettable Journey
In this powerful episode, host Senada Sokollu sits down with award-winning filmmaker and activist Waad Al-Kateab for an intimate conversation about war, home, identity—and the dreams that refuse to die.
Waad opens up about her emotional return to Syria after eight years living in the UK, the legacy of her Oscar-nominated documentary For Sama, and the message behind the Arabic words embroidered on her Oscars dress: “We Dare to Dream. And We Won’t Regret Dignity.”
She also shares the story behind her latest film We Dare to Dream—a moving portrait of the Olympic refugee team—executive produced by Angelina Jolie and John Legend.
This episode is about more than filmmaking. It’s about survival, defiance, and the fight for a future where refugees and displaced people are seen, heard, and empowered.
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By Senada SokolluIn this powerful episode, host Senada Sokollu sits down with award-winning filmmaker and activist Waad Al-Kateab for an intimate conversation about war, home, identity—and the dreams that refuse to die.
Waad opens up about her emotional return to Syria after eight years living in the UK, the legacy of her Oscar-nominated documentary For Sama, and the message behind the Arabic words embroidered on her Oscars dress: “We Dare to Dream. And We Won’t Regret Dignity.”
She also shares the story behind her latest film We Dare to Dream—a moving portrait of the Olympic refugee team—executive produced by Angelina Jolie and John Legend.
This episode is about more than filmmaking. It’s about survival, defiance, and the fight for a future where refugees and displaced people are seen, heard, and empowered.