Little Gandhi


Little Gandhi is a 2016 Syrian documentary film directed by Sam Kadi. It was selected as the Syrian entry for the Academy Award for [Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film] at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. It was the first time Syria had sent a film for consideration for the Best Foreign Language film.

Synopsis

A documentary film about the life of Syrian activist Ghiath Matar, whose advocacy for nonviolent protest gave him the nickname "Little Gandhi".