BPFF Co-presents American Arab on September 11

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We’re proud to co-present a film that is part of the at Emerson College. American Arab Usama Alshaibi 2013 | Documentary | 60 min September 11, 7:00 pm FREE and open to the public The Paramount Center 559 Washington St. Boston 02116 Director in virtual conversation following film   Iraqi-Palestinian-American Director  takes a provocative look at the contradictions of Arab identity in post 9/11 America, weaving his own life’s journey and

“coming-of-Arab” experiences into the life stories of several diverse characters. Exploring the values, passions, and hopes of his fellow Arab-Americans, Usama tries to make peace with his conflicted chosen homeland. Preceded by the drama short Kemo Sabe (2007), by Rana Kazkaz. Co-presented by the Boston Palestine Film Festival and the United Nations Association of Greater Boston Share this event with friends on Facebook and see who else is going here. 

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Which films screen on which days?

All films offered virtually can be viewed any time during the 10 days.

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