Philly Remembers Al-Nakba... 60 Days for 60 Years

Location: LAVA, 4134 Lancaster Avenue

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)