No Other Land is a stark and brutal document of power and powerlessness. Even, or especially,…
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No Other Land: Film on Israeli occupation of Palestine gets Oscar nomination
by Khelilby KhelilDirected by Israeli Yuval Abraham and Palestinian Basel Adra, the documentary has already won some prestigious…
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Screening of Three Independent Films about Arabic Culture at Concord Library
by Khelilby KhelilA group of Arab Americans meet in the storage room of a convenience store where they…
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Social media users call for Netflix boycott after ‘racist’ Jessica Alba film
by Khelilby Khelil“Islamophobia and Orientalism is so baked into Hollywood and media productions, which is the oxygen that…
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‘The Citizen’ examines the immigrant experience in a post-9/11 world — with echoes that resonate today
by Khelilby KhelilInspired by true events, Sam Kadi’s award-winning 2013 feature debut, “The Citizen,” provides a gripping commentary…
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How Ramy Youssef Is Already Becoming One Of Hollywood’s Brightest Stars
by Khelilby KhelilHollywood is slowly but surely becoming a more diverse place, featuring a wider range of creative…
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Arab American musical artists to check out for Arab American Heritage Month
by Khelilby KhelilApril marks Arab American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Arab culture and recognize the achievements…
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He’s not just ‘Arab guy.’ Ramy Youssef makes the most of his ‘Poor Things’ role
by Khelilby Khelil“I’ve been in this world where I’m making all the things that I’m involved with, and…