Arab Film Festival Announces 14-Day Run in San Francisco this October
THE ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
By TAHLIB
CALIFORNIA---The 18th Annual Arab Film Festival (AFF) has announced its highly-anticipated Opening Night selection. AFF will kick off on October 10 in San Francisco with the premiere of Director Cherien Dabis' "May in the Summer." The film "May" is based on a celebrated book which charts the wedding conflicts which erupt between a born-again Christian mother who disapproves of her daughter marrying a Muslim. AFF is the largest showcase of Arab films and filmmakers, and AFF 2014 will feature more than 50 films from over 20 countries. The 14-day Festival will wrap with a Closing Night Ceremony, presenting filmmakers an opportunity to earn distinctions in the following categories: Best Film (Narrative), Best Film (Documentary), Best Short Film, Best First Film, and Audience Award.
By TAHLIB
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| Cherien Dabis and Alia Shawkat in MAY IN THE SUMMER |
