This documentary paints a picture of Arab men that is vastly different from what we’re accustomed to. In this antidote to mainstream-media depictions of Arabs as terrorists and extremists, we get to meet Jay, Ghassan and their friends, who gather at Jamal’s Eden Barber Shop to discuss politics, religion and family over a cut and a shave. Often funny, sometimes sad, this engaging film documents the challenges these men face integrating into Canadian life while preserving their identity and culture.
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Credits
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writerNisreen Baker
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directorNisreen Baker
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producerBonnie Thompson
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executive producerDavid Christensen
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editorHans Olson
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director of photographyDaron DonahueaAron Munson
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additional cameraOliver Lessard
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data managementOliver Lessard
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sound recordistLarry MacDonaldGarrell Clark
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sound designJohn Blerot
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music composerAshraf El-Assaly
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music performerAshraf El-Assaly
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online editorKody Davidson
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colouristHerman Ansink
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closed captioningSteve NicholsAndy Toms
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transcriptionSharon Murphy
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translationNisreen Baker
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production coordinatorJasmine PullukattFaye Yoneda
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production supervisorMark Power
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marketing managerLeslie Stafford
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program administratorBree BeachGinette D'Silva
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centre operations managerDarin Clausen
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Things Arab Men Say, Nisreen Baker, provided by the National Film Board of Canada