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THE OTHER THREAT: Arab/Muslim Immigrants in Europe
Special Guest: Bassam Haddad, Film Director
A Q&A with the director will follow the film screening. Light refreshments will be served.
It is said that after September 11th, 2001, the world “changed.” But not for Europeans. Most Europeans still consider immigration to be a greater threat than terrorism. In a most subtle yet candid manner, this documentary reveals the reality of Arab/Muslim immigration in two European countries afflicted with terrorism for decades: UK and Spain. The story is simple but powerful, weaving together history, culture, politics, propaganda, psychology, and racism, all within the context of capitalism and the demand for cheap labor. The result is an exhilarating and balanced presentation that serves as a record of the condition of Arab/Muslim immigration in Europe in the age of the “War on Terror.”
About the director: Bassam Haddad is Director of the Middle East Studies Program at George Mason University and Visiting Professor at Georgetown University. He serves as Founding Editor of the Arab Studies Journal, a peer-reviewed research publication, and is co-producer/director of the award-winning documentary film, About Baghdad (www.aboutbaghdad.com), and director of a film series on “Arabs and Terrorism” (www.arabsandterrorism.com).
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lindner Family Commons
Suite 602, 1957 E St NW
*Light refreshments will be served
RSVP to rsvpimes@gwu.edu
Last updated: 01.09.09