Part of the Nakba Commemoration 60 days of action
Description: Based on the book of the same title by Dr. Jack Shaheen, this essay documentary features the author as the narrator and spokesman. Dr. Shaheen exposes the history and ideological foundations of Hollywood’s blatant and persistent bigotry and stereotyping against Arabs and Moslems from the early silent period to contemporary blockbusters and action pics. Shaheen is authoritative, eloquent and passionate throughout, calling for an end to this cinematic Orientalism and for basic decency and compassion. (50 minutes)
7:00 PM The Arab-American Comedy Tour
9:30 PM "End of Film-Fest" Party w/ DJ Spam to celebrate the end to the
Philly Palestine Film Fest, part of Philly Remembers Al Nakba: 60 Days of
action for 60 years of Israeli Occupation
The films and party are free, though donations appreciated; drinks will be sold starting at 10PM, proceeds to support local Palestine solidarity.
sponsor: onion at riseup dot net
