Film features live footage from one of the bloodiest days in 2011 Yemen uprising
DEARBORN — The documentary film, Karama Has No Walls, recounts the gruesome attacks that unfolded on Mar. 18, 2011, now referred to as the Friday of Dignity, when pro-government forces killed more than 50 peaceful anti-government civilians and injured hundreds more using snipers on Change Square in Yemen's capital of Sana'a....Is new reality series ‘Cosby Show’ for Muslims?
Has a Bill Cosby show equivalent finally arrived for American Muslims with the TLC network's reality series, "All American Muslim?"The series, which premiered last Sunday, could be that first step of offering an alternative image to common stereotypes for American Muslims. It centers around five Shi'a Muslim American families who...
“All-American Muslim” garners strong ratings, mixed opinions from first episode
November 18th, 20110 Moughnia DEARBORN — More than 1.7 million viewers tuned in on Sunday night to watch TLC’s premiere of "All-American Muslim," a reality show that follows five families from the city and chronicles their daily lives and viewpoints on practicing what is most likely the most misunderstood religion in the country. The series managed...“Bint Jbeil: Captured Memories” book release event held
DEARBORN?- More than 100 people attended a book release event on Tuesday, Nov. 15 featuring editors Dr. Yehai Al-Shami, Hassan Ali Baydoun and Wadah Jomaa for the new title "Bint Jbeil:?Captured Memories," which is published in both English and Arabic and includes historical images of the well known south Lebanon village from between...‘Intersection of Faith and Culture:’ Short documentary film contest offers $1,500 prize
DEARBORN- Sabeel Media, which focuses on spreading cultural awareness and showcasing diversity through its films, hosted a Thursday night crowd at Adonis restaurant here to watch the screening of an informative cultural documentary. The company believes in promoting understanding and reconciliation between Eastern and Western cultures....New film incentive plan approved by Senate
LANSING — Lawmakers in the state have begin approving a new plan that will begin to award money from the state's new $25-million film production incentive program.A bill was approved 34-4 in the Senate last Thursday and will now advance to the House. It says that the program will focus on Michigan workers and have operations...Moviegoers react to “Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football”
DEARBORN – After opening in select theatres across the country, the movie documentary "Fordson: Faith Fasting, Football" by director Rashid Ghazi has seen mostly positive reviews and especially been a hit in the metro Detroit area.The award-winning movie follows the 2009 Fordson High School football team,which was almost entirely Arab...New book details “Life in the Terror Decade” for Detroit-area Arab Americans
DEARBORN — As the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, many media outlets are descending upon the metro Detroit area for reactions from local Arab Americans about their experiences in the years following the event.But those looking for a more in-depth source on the effects of the incident and subsequent policy and...Michigan Arab Orchestra kicks off season on Sept. 23
DEARBORN – The Michigan Arab Orchestra will bring its inaugural 2011 season performance of "Ushaq Al-Tarab" with vocalist Usama Baalbaki and guest vocalist Nidal Ibourk to the Arab American National Museum on Friday, September 23. MAO Founder and Director Michael Ibrahim said he is excited about the ambiance of the venue. "It's...Sample specialities at a variety of local restaurants at Taste of Dearborn East
DEARBORN – The East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority (EDDDA) has again teamed up with the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce to indulge participants with the unique cultural tastes of East Downtown Dearborn with a Taste of Dearborn East event on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, from 6 to 10 p.m.This is a mouthwatering way to enjoy the...New local show aims to educate, entertain Arab American youth
DEARBORN – The Lebanese American Heritage Club was the site of a kick-off event and mixer for the new MC Gold show "S.E.E.: Share, Educate, and Entertain" on Wednesday, July 28. From L-R are Arab American Student Union of Wayne State President Ali F. Beydoun, event hostess Sarah M. Jaber, and S.E.E. show hosts Batool Saad...
TLC filming new reality show “All American Muslim” in Dearborn
July 29th, 20110 DEARBORN - Cable TV channel TLC has picked up a new reality series titled “All-American Muslim” that will document the lives of five Muslim families that reside in Dearborn. Sisters Suehaila (left) and Shadia Amen will be among the subjects of TLC's new show, which follows the lives of local Arab American Muslims and is...“Just Like Us” premiere takes audiences on a Middle East comedy tour
DEARBORN — Life has been a rollercoaster ride for many people of Arab descent since the Middle East uprisings began, and one group of stand-up comics knows all too well.For Ahmed Ahmed, the star of the new documentary/comedy film "Just like Us," current events in the region have had a funny way of affecting his own plans even while he...Arab filmmakers hope “The Citizen” portrays immigrants in a new light
DETROIT — Director Sam Kadi and Egyptian Actor Khaled Nabawy have been hard at work since late May shooting their new film "The Citizen" in downtown Detroit, which wrapped production this week. The film tells the story of a male Arab immigrant who wins the green card lottery and arrives in the U.S one day before 9/11. The...Comedian’s Middle East documentary to be screened on July 8
Comedian Ahmed AhmedROYAL OAK — Egyptian-American comedian Ahmed Ahmed will be bringing his directorial debut film "Just Like Us" to Michigan on July 8, where the film will open at the Landmark Main Art Theater. The film, presented by Cross Cultural Entertainment and Cross Cultural Productions, opened in selected cities across......
Families wanted for “Muslims in the Middle” film
While they are busy promoting this film, the producers have already begun plotting their next step. They are preparing a new project titled "Muslims in the Middle," with the goal to showcase Arab and Muslim families living normal lives in the U.S. Cross-Town Media is on the search for potential...First local showing of “Budrus”
LANSING — Michigan Peace Team is holding its first ever "Dinner and a Movie" fundraiser night. Join them June 18th to view the timely and inspiring film entitled "BUDRUS." This will be a first time showing in the Lansing area since its release in 2010. The film follows the......
Arab Images on Film in TCM’s Race & Hollywood Initiative in July
Turner Classic Movies is preparing to launch Race & Hollywood: Arab Images on Film, a month-long movie event that focuses on the diverse portrayals of Arabs in cinema. Tuesday and Thursday nights in July, TCM host Robert Osborne will be joined by internationally acclaimed professor, author and...2011 Arab American Book Award winners revealed
DEARBORN — Established American literary luminaries and compelling new voices inspired by global events are represented among the winners of the 2011 Arab American Book Award presented by the Arab American National Museum. This national literary competition, the only one of its kind in the U.S.,...Multi-platinum band Coldplay endorses “Freedom for Palestine” musical collaboration
Iconic British rock band Coldplay recently endorsed an upcoming musical project called "Freedom for Palestine," which was released as a single by the War on Want and One World foundations recently. The adult alternative/art rock band referred fans to the "Freedom for Palestine" page on Facebook on...St. Mary’s Church announces fourth annual “SaharaFest”
LIVONIA, MI — The Basilica of St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church announces their Fourth annual "Sahara Fest," featuring Arabic food, music and culture. The Sahara Fest will take place on June 2-5, 2011 at St. Mary's Church grounds, 18100 Merriman Road (between Six and Seven Mile Roads),......
Arab rappers in solidarity with uprisings in Arab world
Many prominent Arab hip-hop artists inspired by uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have released music in solidarity with protesters in the region. Though the messages of these new songs are not necessarily new to Arab hip-hop, the urgency and relevance of this new music has gained these artists increasing...Palestinians ask Subaru to act against spoof ad
The new Israeli ad imposed this scene in which a settler injured two boys, with the slogan: "See who will stand in your way." JERUSALEM — The Palestinian Authority Wednesday called on the Israeli branch of Japanese automaker Subaru to take action after an apparent parody advertisement showed one of their cars hitting......
Controversy over film on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dearborn's Star Fairlane to show movie next Thursday UNITED NATIONS — Israel has complained to the United Nations for allowing the U.S. premiere of a controversial film on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at the UN headquarters. A red-carpet showing of "Miral" by award winning American-Jewish director Julian Schnabel will be held...MSU documentary criticizes media coverage of imam’s killing
A 17-minute documentary film created by two Michigan State University (MSU) professors and a doctoral student condemns the media for its coverage of the controversial death of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah, a local community activist. Imam handcuffed after being shot 20 times by FBIThe film shows reporters immediately took the one......