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Deep Dive: American Arab (2013)

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American Arab
American Arab is a documentary film by Iraqi-American filmmaker Usama Alshaibi, released in 2013. It focuses on Alshaibi's personal experiences living in the United States after the events of September 11, 2001. The film addresses issues of race and identity, particularly concerning the Arab American community, and examines the complexities of their culture rather than presenting them as a monolithic group. The film also addresses the impact of racism and oppression on Arab Americans, highlighted by Alshaibi's own experience as a victim of a hate crime in 2011. Through personal storytelling and analysis, the film seeks to deconstruct misconceptions about Arab Americans and provide a more nuanced view of their lives in contemporary society.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Usama Alshaibi, an Iraqi-American filmmaker.
  • •Find out about post-9/11 Arab American identity.
  • •See the impact of racism on Arab Americans.

Did You Know

•Usama Alshaibi directed American Arab in 2013.
•The film has a runtime of 63 minutes.
•Alshaibi was a victim of a hate crime in 2011.

Perfect For

Arab American culturePost-9/11 AmericaDocumentary enthusiasts