Ahmad Zahra Movies
- 2007
Saudi filmmaker Fahmi F. Farahat invites viewers to ponder some seriously weighty, post-9/11 issues by speaking with his friends and family about why Saudis harbor terrorists, and what they're doing in America. In the wake of the revelation that fifteen of the nineteen perpetrators of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were from Saudi Arabia, many in the US have grown curious about the influence of that Arabian Peninsula country on the world stage. By speaking with those closest to him, Farahat is able to inspire frank and honest discussion regarding U.S./Saudi Arabia relations. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
The heightened racial tensions of post-9/11 America are at the center of this 2007 drama, the feature debut from director Hesham Issawi. Co-writer Sayed Badreya stars as Mustafa, an Egyptian-born entrepreneur facing the daily challenges of an Arab Muslim living in Los Angeles and hoping to open a restaurant with his Jewish best friend, played by Tony Shalhoub. As Mustafa is met with friction for this unlikely plan, several other stories of adversity in the Arab-American community unfold around him. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sayed Badreya, Tony Shalhoub, (more)
- 2003
An aspiring female basketball star from a low-income neighborhood contends with personal failure, sexual confusion, and a turbulent relationship with her alcoholic mother while attempting to beat the odds and become a top athlete. Maya knows that her chances of becoming a professional athlete are slim to none, but her inner-drive and passion for street basketball truly set her apart from the pack. Now, as Maya and her best friend Mars practice on the court and reach for the stars, their efforts to escape their cycle of poverty and accomplish something truly substantial finally start to pay off. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Amy Minderhout, Desmond Faison, (more)
