American Arab
2013, English. Directed by Usama Alshaibi.
A Coming of Arab story.
Iraqi-American filmmaker Usama Alshaibi shares his own story of experiencing racism in post-9/11 America. Showcasing the diversity of Arabs living in the United States, "American Arab" sparks a frank conversation about identity and perception, and argues for giving people "the space to be complicated."
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- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- 22 November 2013
- Country
- United States of America
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American Arab runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
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American Arab is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Arab?
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Who directed American Arab?
American Arab (2013) was directed by Usama Alshaibi.