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The Bay Area's 7th Annual Arab Film Festival is returning with a rich new program of films representative of the extraordinary spectrum of style, narrative, and cinematography that is uniquely Arab. Twenty-two countries make up the Arab world, creating a rich, complex cultural diversity of different dialects, religions, and traditions. The Arab Film Festival offers realistic portrayals of Arabs from Arabs themselves, countering those based on either racism or stereotypes. With the Palestine/Israel conflict and Iraq a major topic in current affairs, this year's festival and its message prove to be more significant than ever. This mindful collection of films is an attempt to dispel the negative imagery associated with the region and share the lives of people who are most effected by todays events.

Sept 25th
Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St.
San Francisco

5:00pm		Reception and Book Signing with Dr. Jack Shaheen (open to the public)
6:00pm		Presentation Arabs in the Media by Dr. Jack Shaheen Free admission. Open to the public.
8:30pm		Opening night film: El-Kotbia 'The Bookstore'
11:00pm		Opening Night Party

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September 25 - October 5
U.S.$95.00

The Cinemayaat Festival Pass includes admission to all screenings and special events of the festival. Get yours early.

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Oct 4th
1433 The Alameda
San Jose

8:30pm		Olives and Olive Oil Reception
9:00pm		Mousem Al Zaytoun and Debris

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Sept 28th
Wheeler Auditorium
UC Berkeley Campus
Moderated by Dr. Sonia S'hiri, Professor of Arabic at UC Berkeley

6:30pm

Roundtable discussion on Arab Cinema Free admission. Open to the public.

Oct. 5th
Wheeler Auditorium
UC Berkeley Campus

7:15pm		Closing Night film: Forget Baghdad
10:00pm		Closing Night Party with beatbox performer Yuri Lane

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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission Street
San Francisco
www.yerbabuenaarts.org

November 18, 2003 @ 7:30pm
December 16, 2003 @ 7:30pm
January 20, 2004 @ 7:30pm
February 17, 2004 @ 7:30pm
March 16, 2004 @ 7:30pm
April 20, 2004 @ 7:30pm
May 18, 2004 @ 7:30pm
June 15, 2004 @ 7:30pm