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Norm Finkelstein—American Radical!
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 | American Radical: The Trials of Norman Finkelstein
is the probing documentary portrait of American academic and activist Norman Finkelstein, who has been at the center of many intractable controversies. More > |
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An acclaimed new film from Jordan!
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 | Captain Abu Raed
This moving, award-winning feature from Jordan concerns Abu Raed, an airport janitor who decides to make a difference in the lives of the troubled children in his neighborhood in Amman. More > |
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Two Mohammed Bakri films in one!
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 | Jenin Jenin & Since You Left
These two important documentaries by popular Palestinian actor/director Mohammed Bakri are now available together on one DVD for the first time ever! More > |
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It's "American Idol" in Afghanistan!
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 | Afghan Star
After thirty years of war and five devastating years of Taliban rule, pop culture is beginning to return to Afghanistan with the wildly popular TV program "Afghan Star." More > |
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Palestinians adapt to life in the USA!
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 | Amreeka
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. More > |
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Voices of Women Leaders In Islam
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 | Veiled Voices
In director Brigid Maher's insightful documentary, three influential women Islamic leaders in Lebanon, Egypt and Syria are profiled—along with their families and the communities in which they serve. More > |
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Best Doc Oscar Nominee on Blu-ray!
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 | Iraq In Fragments Blu-ray
An opus in three parts, Iraq In Fragments offers a series of intimate, passionately-felt portraits: A fatherless 11-year-old is apprenticed to the domineering owner of a Baghdad garage... More > |
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Legendary Umm Kulthum on DVD!
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 | Umm Kulthum, A Voice Like Egypt
Narrated by Omar Sharif, Umm Kulthum, A Voice Like Egypt is the first documentary to bring the celebrated diva of the Arab world to an American audience. More > |
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A Neo Noir Thriller from Turkey!
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 | Three Monkeys
Following acclaimed films Distant and Climates, director Nuri Bilge Ceylan shifts gears in this twisty, noirish tale while retaining his mastery of ambiance, nuance and astonishing cinematography. More > |
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New from director Majid Majidi
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 | Song of Sparrows, The
In this terrific new film from director Majid Majidi ("Children of Heaven"), a rural farmer sets off for the big city in search of work and leans some of life's most valuable lessons. More > |
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New Music-Filled Feature from Egypt!
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 | Dunia — Kiss Me Not On the Eyes
In the latest film from Jocelyne Saab (Once Upon a Time: Beirut), a young dancer learns that she must confront the traditions of her culture before she will ever truly be able to experience pleasure. More > |
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A Sufi Tale of Love, Faith & Devotion
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 | Bab'Aziz—The Prince Who Contemplated His Soul
A tapestry of brilliant imagery and Sufi music unfolds as a blind old sage and his spirited granddaughter wind their way to a rumored gathering of dervishes. More > |
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A Landmark Film from Turkey!
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 | Bliss
Based on the acclaimed novel by Zülfü Livaneli and set amidst Turkey's natural wonders, Bliss is a riveting tale about love, honor, freedom and redemption. More > |
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Food, Family & Friendship from Iran
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 | Fish Fall In Love, The
Loosely based on the Persian fable of Shahrazad and "A Thousand and One Nights," director Ali Raffi uses the language of food to paint a richly textured portrait of life and love in Iran. More > |
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New film starring Hiam Abbass!
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 | Lemon Tree (2008)
Hiam Abbass won the Israeli Best Actress Academy Award for her powerful portrayal of a lonely Palestinian widow who tends her family's West Bank lemon grove. More > |
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New feature stars Mohammed Bakri!
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 | Laila's Birthday
On his daughter's birthday, Abu faces a hectic shift driving a Ramallah cab through the city's chaotic streets, hoping only to be able to make it home in time for his daughter's party. More > |
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Five Egyptian Classics now on DVD!
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 | Egyptian Cinema Classics Collection 2
Arab Film Distribution is proud to offer our second collection of classic films showcasing the legendary stars of the Egyptian screen. More > |
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An Iranian masterpiece on Criterion!
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 | Close-Up
Internationally revered Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami has created some of the most inventive and transcendent cinema of the past thirty years, and Close-up is his most radical, brilliant work. More > |
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DVD double-feature from Mai Masri!
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 | Beirut Diaries & 33 Days
Mai Masri's acclaimed Beirut Diaries records the upheaval following the assassination of PM Rafiq Hariri, while 33 Days examines life in Lebanon during the 2006 war with Israel. More > |
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Chahine's masterpiece now on DVD!
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 | Cairo Station
This 50th Anniversary Special Edition DVD showcases one of Youssef Chahine's most popular films. The disc includes the short documentary, "Cairo as Seen by Chahine" as a bonus feature! More > |
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Israelis & Palestinians for Peace!
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 | Encounter Point
Created by a Palestinian, Israeli, North and South American team, Encounter Point moves beyond sensational and dogmatic imagery to tell stories of Palestinians and Israelis working together for peace. More > |
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Popular Lebanese film now on DVD!
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 | Kite, The
Lamia must cross from Lebanon to Israel for her wedding, though she's not excited about the marriage—a matter further complicated by her love for the Israeli soldier who guards the border. More > |
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The people of Lebanon love Fairuz!
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 | Fairuz: We Loved Each Other So Much
For nearly half a century, the Lebanese singer Fairuz has been a living legend in the Arab world. Here, the people of Lebanon tell what she means in their lives. More > |
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The hit Lebanese film is now on DVD!
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 | Caramel
A Beirut beauty salon becomes a treasured meeting place for several generations of eccentric women in this popular Lebanese film. More > |
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Nothing Stops the Beirut Marathon!
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 | Marathon Beirut: For the Love of Lebanon
explores the aftermath of the 2006 War with Israel and the Beirut Marathon Association's decision to move forward with their annual event in order to demonstrate the resiliance of the Lebanese people. More > |
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New Updated Version Now Available!
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 | Palestine For Beginners
Palestine for Beginners is a fast-moving guide to the roots of conflict, key historical and current events, and the characters and motivations behind the ongoing crisis. More > |
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