Running on Sand is a dramedy about Aumari, an Eritrean asylum seeker in Israel who narrowly avoids deportation when he’s mistaken for a Nigerian soccer star and recruited by a struggling local team. Forced to play along with the mix-up, he navigates fame, friendship, and the constant fear of being discovered. The film blends humor and heart to explore identity, belonging, and the precarious lives of migrants, using sports as a lens for social commentary.

This film is offered in partnership with 2GoFilms. Please contact Richie Bolusky to obtain the streaming access code for viewing. Join us for our conversation on Thursday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom (918 583 7121). Newcomers are welcome to join the dialogue.