Join Us Together, Inc., Cleveland Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations
Join us for a free film screening of Salam Neighbor, an award-winning feature documentary and campaign to connect the world to refugees. The filmmaker's goal is to tell the stories of our refugee neighbors with the dignity they deserve and the depth the world needs. A Q-and-A with staff from a local refugee resettlement agency and other non-profits that work with refugees and immigrants will follow the film.
In three intertwining narratives, a peculiar philanthropist, Jalal, runs an unusual contest in a local newspaper offering to donate money to the most worthy applicant. Believing that his commitment to help Tehran’s poor community will ease the pain he feels over the loss of his 5-year-old son, Jalal finds that he might be in over his head. In what becomes a distressing exhibition of the plights and realities of Iranian society, we see the struggles of those Jalal intends to help.
In three intertwining narratives, a peculiar philanthropist, Jalal, runs an unusual contest in a local newspaper offering to donate money to the most worthy applicant. Believing that his commitment to help Tehran’s poor community will ease the pain he feels over the loss of his 5-year-old son, Jalal finds that he might be in over his head. In what becomes a distressing exhibition of the plights and realities of Iranian society, we see the struggles of those Jalal intends to help.
A caper inspired by Ben Affleck's Argo, Very Big Shot is the dryly comedic story of a criminally-minded pizza shop owner . With the help of his brothers, Ziad, a small scale drug-dealer turned movie producer decides to smuggle cocaine using film equipment. Adapted from writer/director Chaaya’s own award-winning short “Filmmakers.”
A caper inspired by Ben Affleck's Argo, Very Big Shot is the dryly comedic story of a criminally-minded pizza shop owner . With the help of his brothers, Ziad, a small scale drug-dealer turned movie producer decides to smuggle cocaine using film equipment. Adapted from writer/director Chaaya’s own award-winning short “Filmmakers.”
Lahore used to be a mecca of Pakistani culture, a thriving center of art, music and poetry. When the Islamic government took over, strict rules were imposed that made art a punishable sin. The Sachel Studio Jazz Ensemble help show a side of Pakistan rarely seen by Western audiences: a lively, colorful place, with cultural heart. When the group’s rendition of "Take Five" achieved viral status on YouTube, they are invited to play in New York City with jazz legend Wynton Marsalis.
Lahore used to be a mecca of Pakistani culture, a thriving center of art, music and poetry. When the Islamic government took over, strict rules were imposed that made art a punishable sin. The Sachel Studio Jazz Ensemble help show a side of Pakistan rarely seen by Western audiences: a lively, colorful place, with cultural heart. When the group’s rendition of "Take Five" achieved viral status on YouTube, they are invited to play in New York City with jazz legend Wynton Marsalis.
Mr. Royami, an eccentric radio producer attempts to schedule an on-air collaborative jam session between an Afghan rock band and the legendary Metallica. Believing that music can go a long way towards demonstrating the kind of compassion missing from global politics, Royami tries to will into reality his most idealistic dream: watching Metallica shred with Kabul Dreams, one of Afghanistan’s premier rock bands.
Mr. Royami, an eccentric radio producer attempts to schedule an on-air collaborative jam session between an Afghan rock band and the legendary Metallica. Believing that music can go a long way towards demonstrating the kind of compassion missing from global politics, Royami tries to will into reality his most idealistic dream: watching Metallica shred with Kabul Dreams, one of Afghanistan’s premier rock bands.
