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American Arab at the Cleveland International Film Festival with Gordon Quinn

I’m going to miss the Cleveland screening but my Executive Producer and founder of Kartemquin films will be there. This will also be part of the Film Forum on March 27, 2014 at 6:30 PM

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After the events of 9/11 there was a backlash against Arabs in the United States. Some citizens ignorantly connected all Middle Eastern people with the acts of terrorism that were committed against our country. As Iraqi-American filmmaker Usama Alshaibi displays in AMERICAN ARAB, it was an extremely difficult time. It’s been more than a decade since the attacks, but the fear and racism towards Arabs still exists. During the 2008 election, John McCain was famously asked by a supporter about Barack Obama being an Arab. McCain nervously replied: “No, ma’am, he’s a decent family man.” To Arabs, his response seemed to imply that they’re incapable of decency. The film also examines how they’re negatively portrayed in the entertainment industry, something that had a profound impact on a young Alshaibi. Throughout the documentary he interviews others about their experiences, touching on the complexities of being stuck in the middle of two very different cultures. This excellent sociological study breaks down the barriers, providing a deeply personal and affecting look at life from the unique perspective of Arab Americans. —E.F. (Cleveland International Film Festival)

 

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West Coast Premiere of American Arab at CAAMFest in San Francisco

I’ll be out West in lovely San Francisco at the Center of Asian American Media film festival premiering American Arab. I’ll be attending the March 15 screening with my Executive Producer Gordon Quinn. I hope to see you there!

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Dates & Times

American Arab
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 15, 2014 12:20 pm
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Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 18, 2014 7:00 pm

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Profane playing at Sex Workers Film Series at the Clinton Street Theater in Portland Feb. 8

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Profane playing Saturday, Feb 8, 2014
7:00pm

The Clinton Street Theater Sex Worker series celebrates the accomplishments of sex worker film and video makers by screening relevant works about sex workers and the sex industries from around the world.

The films focus on sex workers’ rights; organizing efforts and working conditions for strippers; global sex work and sex work as a labor issue on the international agenda; sex workers as artists; queer sex workers; sex work and gender identities; portraits of strippers, prostitutes, doms, madams and more.

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World Premiere of American Arab at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

We are happy to announce that American Arab will be playing at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam. Director Usama Alshaibi will be traveling with his Kartemquin executive producers and cinematographer to the festival.

DATES AND TIMES FOR AMERICAN ARAB
 Thu 21-11 15:15 Munt 12 (Industry screening only)
Fri 22-11 18:45 Tuschinski 3 – director Usama Alshaibi attending
Mon 25-11 20:00 Munt 12 – director Usama Alshaibi attending
Tue 26-11 13:45 Brakke Grond Expozaal – director Usama Alshaibi attending
Sat 30-11 23:45 Tuschinski 5
Sun 01-12 10:00 Tuschinski 4
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