As the 25th Chicago Underground Film Festival approaches, here are ten stand-out features from festivals past.
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No Charges in Reported Hate Crime Against Alshaibi
No charges will be filed the reported March 6 beating of filmmaker Usama Alshaibi in Fairfield, Iowa, which Alshaibi initially labeled a hate crime.
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Police Identify House, Witnesses in Alleged Alshaibi Beating
Fairfield, Iowa authorities confirm that they have identified the house and witnesses where filmmaker Usama Alshaibi was subjected to an alleged hate crime attack early Sunday.
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Filmmaker Usama Alshaibi Says He Was Beaten in Anti-Arab attack
Usama Alshaibi, director of the in-progress documentary “American Arab,” claims he was beaten March 6 in Fairfield, Iowa in an anti-Arab attack.
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From Iraq to Iowa
With a little help from Kartemquin Films, Usama Alshaibi documents the Arab-American experience.
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Nice Bombs
Usama Alshaibi celebrates the DVD release of his personal Iraq documentary “Nice Bombs” with two free screenings Friday 10/16 at the Portage Theater.
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Personal journey to Baghdad at Lake County Film Fest tonight
Usama Alshaibi’s personal Iraq documentary screens tonight in the Lake County Film Festival.