Exception

When a leaked video of his lecture on Psychology of Oppression goes viral, tenured Palestinian-American professor Karim Hadawi faces a tough choice: a public apology to save his career, or lose his job and custody of his daughter.

Directed by Rodrigue Hammal, Exception leans on a strong ensemble — Waleed Zuaiter, Matt Biedel, Carla Valentine — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2024.