Watermelon Pictures is continuing its promotion of hard-hitting films on Palestine, taking to social media this week to share the news that 'American Doctor' will be released in US cinemas in August.
Film Details and Logline
From Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Poh Si Teng, 'American Doctor' follows three American physicians — Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian — united by a single oath to save lives. After volunteering in besieged hospitals in Gaza, they return home determined to fight for the patients and colleagues they left behind, taking their battle from the front lines of war to the halls of Congress, according to the film's official logline.
Distributor Background
Watermelon Pictures, founded by brothers Badie and Hamza Ali, is distributing the film. The production house earned an Oscar nomination in 2025 for 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' by Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania. That film is set in Gaza and based on the true story of a Palestinian girl killed in 2024 by Israeli forces.
In July 2025, Watermelon Pictures and Arab stars such as actress May Calamawy promoted the Palestinian film 'To a Land Unknown' on social media. Also distributed by Watermelon Pictures, the film is directed by Mahdi Fleifel and stars Angeliki Papoulia, Mahmoud Bakri, Manal Awad and Aram Sabbah.
Previous Film Success
'To a Land Unknown' follows two Palestinian cousins hustling through Athens, dreaming of reaching Germany. As hardship grows, one cousin hatches a reckless plan that strains their bond. The film was awarded the Silver Yusr Award at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia in 2024.
