How American Doctor raised $180,000 in eight days

1 Sep 2026

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When Hollywood doors slammed shut and US grants dried up, film director Poh Si Teng did not quit.

She went back to her roots in Malaysia. Watch the moving story of how American Doctor found the funding to bring the story of Gaza’s healthcare heroes to the world.

Recorded live at The Muslim House at Sundance 2026.

Featuring Salam Al-Marayati and Poh Si Teng.

Production: MPAC® Hollywood Bureau

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