Being Osama / Diversus, Inc. in association with CBC ; directors, Mahmoud Kaabour, Tim Schwab ; producer, Ari A. Cohen ; original idea, Mahmoud Kaabour ; writer, Johanna Visser.
Publisher:
Arab Film Distribution,
Copyright Date:
2004
Description:
1 videocassette (45 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Provides an intimate look at six Canadian men named Osama and how sharing a first name with the notorious terrorist can shape perpception and prejudice in the post 9/11 world. Through a series of interviews and observation of their daily lives, these six men with highly diverse backgrounds, interests and personalities address such subjects as Arab names, rock-n-roll, religion, stereotypes, Middle East politics, marriage, mortality and the meaning of identity.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)60766244
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.