‘American Doctor’ Film Premiere

Next Upcoming Date: Friday, September 11 2026 to Saturday, September 12 2026

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “American Doctor," showing Sept. 11-15 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. 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. Dr. Thaer Ahmad is measured and strategic, Dr. Mark Perlmutter is blunt and wears his heart on his sleeve, and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa is media-savvy and prolific. Filmed in unfolding, on-the-ground scenes, the story follows them from a Gazan hospital under siege to the halls of Congress. Together they fight to keep a promise to their Palestinian colleagues and patients, to continue the struggle where it matters most: the United States. After volunteering in besieged hospitals in Gaza, they return home determined to fight for the patients and colleagues they left behind. "Filled with courage and chaos." — The Hollywood Reporter "An emotional gut punch of a film." — Screen International "Dares its audience not to look away." — Variety “American Doctor” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Sept. 11-15. Showtimes will be Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12, at 3:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 13, at 12:30 p.m.; and Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 14 and 15, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. Click here for more information.  

• Time: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

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