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Remembering the Arab Spring
Of Fathers and Sons
Talal Derki
2017 Germany, USA, Syria
Syrian director Talal Derki returns to his homeland to document the daily life of a radical Islamist family. After gaining their trust, Derki closely follows brothers Osama and Ayman, providing an extremely rare insight into what it means to grow up with a father whose only dream is to establish an Islamic Caliphate.
Available on Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, YouTube
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Series
Paranormal
Amr Salama
2020-2020 Egypt
A cynical hematologist with a dark sense of humor unwillingly embarks on a journey as his world is turned upside down after his lifelong scientific convictions are questioned. Set in the 1960s, the series depicts the adventures of Dr. Refaat Ismail, who begins experiencing paranormal activities which undermine his scientific beliefs.
Available on Netflix
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Short and Straight to the Point
The President's Visit
Cyril Aris
2017 Lebanon, Qatar, USA
When a small coastal town of fishermen learns about the secret visit of the President of the Republic to its local soap shop, they embark in an everlasting struggle at cleaning up and maintaining the perfect image of their town.
Available on Kanopy
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Record It!
Recycle
Mahmoud al Massad
2008 Netherlands, Jordan
Abu Amar, an ex-mujahideen, struggles to reconcile his faith and reality as he is forced to collect cardboard in the streets of Jordan to make ends meet for his family. Finding himself disillusioned with the chaos Afghanistan was left in during the 80's, he decides to write a book on Jihad. While simultaneously torn between his religious beliefs and ever-pressing economic problems, Abu must make a difficult decision to save himself from humiliation.
Available on realeyz
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Oscar Submissions
Of Fathers and Sons
Talal Derki
2017 Germany, USA, Syria
Syrian director Talal Derki returns to his homeland to document the daily life of a radical Islamist family. After gaining their trust, Derki closely follows brothers Osama and Ayman, providing an extremely rare insight into what it means to grow up with a father whose only dream is to establish an Islamic Caliphate.
Available on Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, YouTube
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Next Award, Please
When I Saw You
Annemarie Jacir
2014 Palestine, Jordan, Greece
A young Palestinian refugee tires of his life in a refugee camp and decides to leave in search of his separated father. His curiosity, courage, and longing for a better life lead him to a group of like-minded people who embark on a journey that will change their lives forever.
Available on Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, YouTube, VUDU Free, Kanopy
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Box Office Hits
The Idol
Hany Abu-Assad
2015 Palestine, United Kingdom, Qatar
From a ragtag band to performing in front of thousands, the life of famous "Arab Idol" singer Mohammed Assaf is explored. Mohammed will stop at nothing to achieve his dream of singing in the Cairo Opera Hall, even if it means getting smuggled across dangerous borders, forging documents, and defying all odds.
Available on OVID, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, YouTube
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