The Arab Film Festival runs through November 20th in the Bay Area and virtually, featuring contemporary films that highlight the complexity and beauty of Arab culture.
On this edition of Your Call, we'll discuss the Arab Film Festival, the flagship event of the Arab Film and Media Institute, and the longest running independent film festival of its kind in North America. The festival launched in 1996 with the mission to present the best contemporary films that illuminate the richness of Arab culture through authentic narratives and images, providing insight into the beauty and complexity of the Arab world.
This year's 26th edition of the festival is running now through November 20th, throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and virtually. The festival offers special programming to local audiences, and unprecedented access to the diversity and range of authentic Arab experiences.