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Arab American Heritage Month marks a time to reflect on this diverse group of people as well as the contributions Arab Americans have made to the U.S. Arab Americans have a long history in the United States, with the first wave biginning to arrive in the 1870's and a second wave in the 1990s.
Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage.
The world’s 22 Arab nations are Algeria, Bahrain, the Comoro Islands, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, and Yemen.
DID YOU KNOW? Syrian immigrant Abe Doumar (1881-1947) is known in Norfolk for inventing the ice cream cone in 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair. His ice cream stand at the 1907 Jamestown Exposition led to the present-day, family-owned Doumar’s in Norfolk which still serves ice cream using the original cone machine.
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A D U L T N O N F I C T I O N
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I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir
Malaka Gharib - Clarkson Potter
Format: Paperback
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One part Mari Andrew, one part Marjane Satrapi, I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir is a triumphant tale of self-discovery, a celebration of a family's rich heritage, and a love letter to American immigrant freedom. Malaka Gharib's illustrations come alive with teenage... |
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Cardamom and Lime: Recipes from the Arabian Gulf
Sarah Al-hamad - Interlink Pub Group; 1 edition
Format: Paperback
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A unique and eye-opening introduction to the fabulous cuisine of the Arabian Gulf This stunning book contains a wealth of delicious recipes that reflect the flavors and traditional dishes of the Arabian Gulf: Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Little... |
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Read and Speak Arabic for Beginners, Third Edition
Mahmoud Gaafar - McGraw-Hill Education
Format: Paperback
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Learn how to communicate in Arabic with this accessible, entertaining program!Learning a new language can be especially challenging when the language uses a non-Roman script. Read and Speak Arabic for Beginners, Third Edition overcomes this obstacle by providing an accessible, entertaining... |
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When We Were Arabs: A Jewish Family's Forgotten History
Massoud Hayoun - The New Press
Format: Hardcover
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The stunning debut of a brilliant nonfiction writer whose vivid account of his grandparents' lives in Egypt, Tunisia, Palestine, and Los Angeles reclaims his family's Jewish Arab identity There was a time when being an "Arab" didn't mean you were necessarily Muslim.... |
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History of Arab Americans: Exploring Diverse Roots
Aminah Al-Deen - Greenwood
Format: Hardcover
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This concise reference covers the diverse roots of Arabs in America, tracing the changing face of this community from the 19th century until today.* Helps readers to understand the history, struggles, and contributions of Arab Americans* Explores the history of Arab Americans through... |
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Invasive species
Marwa Helal - Nightboat Books
Format: Paperback
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In Invasive species, Marwa Helal's searing politically charged poems touch on our collective humanity and build new pathways for empathy, etching themselves into memory. This work centers on urgent themes in our cultural landscape, creating space for unseen victims of discriminatory... |
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Zaitoun: Recipes from the Palestinian Kitchen
Yasmin Khan - W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Hardcover
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A dazzling celebration of Palestinian cuisine, featuring more than 80 modern recipes, captivating stories and stunning travel photography. "Yasmin Khan draws on her vast experience as a storyteller, cook, human rights activist, itinerant traveler and writer to create a moving, empathetic,... |
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The Arab Americans: A History
Gregory Orfalea
Format: Paperback
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Gregory Orfalea's new and definitive work spans a century-and-a-half of the life of Arab immigrants and their descendants in the United States. In The Arab Americans: A History, Orfalea has marshaled over 150 interviews and 25 years of research to tell the story that begins in 185
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First Comes Marriage: My Not-So-Typical American Love Story
Huda Al-Marashi - Prometheus Books
Format: Hardcover
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A candid, heartfelt love story set in contemporary California that challenges the idea of what it means to be American, liberated, and in loveWhen Huda meets Hadi, the boy she will ultimately marry, she is six years old. Both are the American-born children of Iraqi immigrants, who grew... |
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How Does It Feel to Be a Problem?: Being Young and Arab in America
Moustafa Bayoumi - Penguin Press
Format: Print book
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The story of how young Arab and Muslim Americans are forging lives for themselves in a country that often mistakes them for the enemyArab and Muslim Americans are the new, largely undiscussed "problem" of American society, their lives no better understood than those of African... |
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Arabic For Dummies
AMINE BOUCHENTOUF - For Dummies
Format: Paperback
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Start reading and speaking Arabic Arabic For Dummies helps readers start speaking Modern Standard Arabic in no time. Whether you're a student, traveler, or work in business or government, you'll find this title to be packed with practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references.... |
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This Muslim American Life: Dispatches from the War on Terror
Moustafa Bayoumi - NYU Press
Format: Paperback
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Winner of the 2016 Evelyn Shakir Non-Fiction Arab American Book AwardA collection of insightful and heartbreaking essays on Muslim-American life after 9/11. Over the last few years, Moustafa Bayoumi has been an extra in Sex and the City 2 playing a generic Arab, a terrorist suspect (or at least... |
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A D U L T F I C T I O N
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Amreekiya: A Novel
Lena Mahmoud - University Press of Kentucky
Format: Hardcover
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Isra Shadi, a twenty-one-year-old woman of mixed Palestinian and white descent, lives in California with her paternal amu (uncle) , amtu (aunt) , and cousins after the death of her mother and abandonment by her father at a young age. Ever the outcast in her amu and amtu's household,... |
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The Other Americans: A Novel
Laila Lalami - Vintage
Format: Paperback
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Late one spring night in California, Driss Guerraoui - father, husband, business owner, Moroccan immigrant - is hit and killed by a speeding car. The aftermath of his death brings together a diverse cast of characters: Guerraoui's daughter Nora, a jazz composer returning to the small... |
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The Thirty Names of Night: A Novel
Zeyn Joukhadar - Atria Books
Format: Hardcover
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The author of the "vivid and urgent ... important and timely" (The New York Times Book Review) debut The Map of Salt and Stars returns with this remarkably moving and lyrical novel following three generations of Syrian Americans who are linked by a mysterious species of bird... |
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The Beauty of Your Face: A Novel
Sahar Mustafah - W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Hardcover
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A Palestinian American woman wrestles with faith, loss, and identity before coming face-to-face with a school shooter in this searing debut.A uniquely American story told in powerful, evocative prose, The Beauty of Your Face navigates a country growing ever more divided. Afaf Rahman, the daughter... |
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You Exist Too Much: A Novel
Zaina Arafat - Catapult
Format: Hardcover
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A "provocative and seductive debut" of desire and doubleness that follows the life of a young Palestinian American woman caught between cultural, religious, and sexual identities as she tries to lead an authentic life (O, The Oprah Magazine) On a hot day in Bethlehem, a 12-year-old... |
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Death Is Hard Work: A Novel
Khaled Khalifa - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover
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A dogged, absurd quest through the nightmare of the Syrian civil warKhaled Khalifa's Death Is Hard Work is the new novel from the greatest chronicler of Syria's ongoing and catastrophic civil war: a tale of three ordinary people facing down the stuff of nightmares armed with little... |
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The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree
Shokoofeh Azar - Europa Editions
Format: Paperback
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From the pen of one of Iran's rising literary stars, The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree is a family story about the unbreakable connection between the living and the dead.Set in Iran in the decade following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, this moving, richly imagined novel is narrated... |
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A Woman Is No Man: A Novel
ETAF RUM - Harper
Format: Hardcover
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A READ WITH JENNA TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * A Washington Post 10 Books to Read in March * A Marie Claire Best Women's Fiction of 2019 * A Newsweek Best Book of the Summer * A USA Today Best Book of the Week... |
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The Cat Man of Aleppo
Karim Shamsi-Basha - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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The courageous and true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian Civil War offered safe haven to Aleppo's abandoned cats.Aleppo's city center no longer echoes with the rich, exciting sounds of copper-pot pounding and traditional sword sharpening. His neighborhood... |
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Silverworld
Abu-Jaber, Diana - CROWN PUB INC
Format: Book
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Fall under the spell of this fantasy-adventure story about a Lebanese-American girl who finds the courage to save her grandmother. Perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Sitti, Sami's Lebanese grandmother, has been ill for a while, slipping from reality and speaking in a language... |
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Saudi Arabia
Kristine Mlis Spanier - Jump!, Inc.
Format: Library Binding
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In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Saudi Arabia. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling... |
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Other Words for Home
Jasmine Warga - Balzer + Bray
Format: Hardcover
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A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed.Jude never thought she'd be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean... |
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Deep in the Sahara
Kelly Cunnane - Schwartz & Wade Books
Format: Hardcover
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"Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination," declares Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a malafa,... |
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Iraq
Nelson Yomtov - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding
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Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, sports, arts, religions, culture, and people of Iraq.
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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
Ibtihaj Muhammad - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's... |
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United Arab Emirates
Heather Adamson - Bellwether Media
Format: Print book
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of the United Arab Emirates"-- |
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Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey
Doug Kuntz - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book
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The true story about one cat's journey to be reunited with his war-torn family has been seen by millions of people and is now a heartwarming picture book. When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home, they can't bear to leave their beloved cat, Kunkush, behind. So they carry... |
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Sudan
Patricia Levy - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Library Binding
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Sudan is a country with a varied history. This book delves into the details of the country and explores aspects such as festivals, traditions, government, and its people today. Full of photographs and up-to-date information, this comprehensive overview is sure to engage and inform young... |
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Salma the Syrian Chef
Danny Ramadan - ANNICK PR
Format: Book
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All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn&;t know the recipe, or what to call the vegetables in English, or where... |
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Let's Explore Egypt
Elle Parkes - Lerner Pub Group
Format: Library Binding
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Egypt is known for its spectacular pyramids, but what else does the country have to offer? Explore Egypt's amazing features, including the Nile River, the dry desert, and more. |
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The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq
Jeanette Winter - Harcourt Children's Books
Format: Hardcover
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"In the Koran, the first thing God said to Muhammad was 'Read.'"*--Alia Muhammad Baker Alia Muhammad Baker is a librarian in Basra, Iraq. For fourteen years, her library has been a meeting place for those who love books. Until now. Now war has come, and Alia fears that... |
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Algeria
Daniel E. Harmon - Mason Crest Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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Examines the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of the West African country.Title: AlgeriaAuthor: Harmon, Daniel E.Publisher: Mason CrestPublication Date: 2013/01/01Number of Pages: 79Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2011018505 |
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Farah Rocks Fifth Grade
Susan Muaddi Darraj - Stone Arch Books
Format: Hardcover
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Farah and her best friend, Allie Liu, are getting excited to turn in their applications to the Magnet Academy, where they both hope to attend sixth grade. But when new girl Dana Denver shows up, Farah's world is turned upside down. As Dana starts bullying Farah's little brother, Samir,... |
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How Many Donkeys?: An Arabic Counting Tale
Margaret Read MacDonald - Albert Whitman
Format: Print book
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Jouha is loading his donkeys with dates to sell at the market. How many donkeys are there? His son helps him count ten, but once the journey starts, things change. First there are ten donkeys, then there are nine! When Jouha stops to count again, the lost donkey is back. What's... |
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Somalia
Kristine Mlis Spanier
Format: Hardcover(Library Binding)
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In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Somalia. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions... |
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The Arabian Nights
Wafa Tarnowska - Barefoot Books
Format: Hardcover
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Lebanese author Wafa' Tarnowska opens a window onto the Arab world with her magnificent new translation of eight stories from A Thousand and One Nights. This edition is notable for combining favourites such as 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp' with less familiar tales such as 'The... |
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Y O U N G A D U L T
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Here to Stay
Sara Farizan - Algonquin Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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For most of high school, Bijan Majidi has flown under the radar. He gets good grades, reads comics, hangs out with his best friend, Sean, and secretly crushes on Elle, one of the most popular girls in his school. When he's called off the basketball team's varsity bench and makes the winning... |
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Not the Girls You're Looking For
AMINAH MAE SAFI - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover
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Lulu Saad doesn't need your advice, thank you very much. She's got her three best friends and nothing can stop her from conquering the known world. Sure, for half a minute she thought she'd nearly drowned a cute guy at a party, but he was totally faking it. And fine, yes, she caused a scene... |
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Displaced
Dean Hughes - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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In this gripping and eye-opening novel, two Syrian refugee teens trying to make a living on the street corners of Beirut must decide how far they're willing to go to make a home for their family in an unwelcoming country.Thirteen-year-old Hadi Toma and his family are displaced. At least... |
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DVD
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Amreeka
Yussuf Abu-Warda - Virgil Films and Entertainment
Format: DVD
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Amreeka chronicles the adventures of Muna, a single mother who leaves the West Bank with Fadi, her teenage son, with dreams of an exciting future in the promised land of small town Illinois. In America, as her son navigates high school hallways the way he used to move through military checkpoints,... |
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Aladdin
Will Smith - WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Format: DVD
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Experience the thrilling live-action adaptation of the characters and tale you know and love from Disney's animated classic. The cinematic celebration of Disney's ALADDIN is "an entertaining magic carpet ride for fans old and new" (Sean Keane, CNET) . |
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NASSER'S REPUBLIC: THE MAKING OF MODERN EGYPT
Michal Goldman - Icarus Films
Format: DVD
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The first film for an American audience about Gamal Abdel Nasser, one of the Arab world's most transformative leaders. In 1952, as an unknown young Egyptian colonel, Nasser led a coup that became a revolution. Over the next eighteen years, Nasser emerged as a titanic figure, and as a champion... |
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Theeb
Naji Abu Nowar - Film Movement
Format: DVD
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It is a spectacularly epic film with a wonderfully intimate human story. It possesses everything that allows me fall in love with cinema, again and again ... THEEB is ... the kind of film that grabs a hold of you and doesn't let go. --E. Nina Rothe, Huffington PostThis beautiful film follows... |
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The Prince of Egypt (DVD)
Val Kilmer - Studio Distribution Services
Format: DVD
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An epic adventure and milestone in cinematic achievement, The Prince of Egypt has captivated movie audiences the world over, becoming one of the top animated films of all time. Unparalleled artistry and powerful Academy Award®-winning music bring this beloved story to life as never before.... |
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INSULT, THE DVD
Various - Cohen Media Group
Format: DVD
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In todays Beirut, an insult blown out of proportion finds Toni, a Lebanese Christian, and Yasser, a Palestinian refugee, in court. From secret wounds to traumatic revelations, the media circus surrounding the case puts Lebanon through a social explosion, forcing Toni and Yasser to reconsider... |
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Square, The
Jehane Noujaim - City Drive Films, LLC, Pottstown, PA
Format: DVD video
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Depicts the ongoing Egyptian Revolution of 2011 from its roots in Tahrir Square. Shows how activists are reacting to the demands of the new regime. |
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Last Men in Aleppo
Feras Fayyad - Grasshopper Film
Format: DVD
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Syrian filmmaker Feras Fayyad's breathtaking work, a searing example of boots-on-the-ground reportage, follows the efforts of the internationally recognized White Helmets, an organization consisting of ordinary citizens who are the first to rush toward military strikes and attacks in the hope... |
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The Thief of Bagdad (The Criterion Collection) (1940)
Alexander Korda, Sir - Criterion Collection
Format: DVD
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Often hailed as the greatest fantasy film ever made, The Thief of Bagdad (1940) was producer Alexander Korda's crowning achievement. Deservedly winning Academy Awards for art direction, color cinematography, and special effects, this Arabian Nights adventure appeals to all ages with... |
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