"These Palestinian filmmakers have accomplished a cinematic miracle," the Oscar-winning director said of the collection of 22 films from local filmmakers in the embattled Gaza Strip.

"It's an honor to stand in solidarity with them and help share their stories with the world," Moore said of his latest move.

Michael Moore has joined the production team of “From Ground Zero” — the recently shortlisted Palestinian entry for the 97th Academy Awards’ best international film category — as executive producer. A collection of shorts made by 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war in present day Gaza,