8th Annual Arab Film Festival

The amazing program at the 8th Annual Cinemayaat festival provides a cultural feast from around the Arab World , with a focus this year on the vibrant cinema of Algeria, a special tribute to Dr. Edward Said, and many rare and exquisite opportunities to share the history, humanity, love, and life of diverse peoples engaged by artistic expression rather than distorted and obscured by mass media manipulations and warmongering politicians.

See the entire schedule here:
http://aff.org

Oct 5-8 Camera 12, San Jose

Oct 9-10th, United Artists Berkeley 7
Berkeley

Oct 24th, Wheeler Auditorium
UC Berkeley Campus

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Special 2 part feature On Edward Said

Sunday Oct 10 - United Artists, Berkeley

4:30 pm - ARNA'S CHILDREN - 85 min - (Part 1 of Edward Said Tribute)

6:30 pm - SELVES AND OTHERS: A PORTRAIT OF EDWARD SAID - 54 min - (Part 2 of Edward Said Tribute)


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Remembering Edward Said: A Tribute to his Life and Impact

Dr. Edward Said, a long time friend and advisor to the Arab Film Festival, was a man of phenomenal intellect and inspiring courage. Dr. Said was the leading spokesman for the Palestinian cause in the United States. As a scholar he articulated the struggle for Palestinian self-determination as a struggle for human rights. His numerous articles, books and lectures renewed the hope of peace despite the gross misrepresentations perpetuated by mass media. The Arab Film Festival honors Dr. Said and his memory with this presentation.

"Remembering the solidarity shown to Palestine here and everywhere... and remember also that there is a cause which many people have committed themselves, difficulties and terrible obstacles not withstanding. Why? Because it is a just cause, a noble ideal, a moral quest for equality and human rights." Dr. Edward Said (1935-2003)