By Gawhara Abou-eid

Even after years of formal training and building a professional practice in Turkey and the U.S., Tunc’s approach remains rooted in the curiosity and wonder she felt as a child, captivated by the rhythms and forms of nature. 

By Joseph Fahim

The film demands a plurality of critical perspectives — and a more nuanced conversation.

By Lauren Abunassar

“Talking about art and creativity is not secondary or tertiary to Islam. It’s primary to Islam. There is a place in Islam for levity. There is a place for celebrating beauty.”

By Joseph Fahim

The cornerstone of works by diaspora filmmakers is identity and alienation, and intricate community dynamics in relation to diverse American environments. In the scant body of work by Arab Americans, these issues have never surpassed an elementary examination.

By Gawhara Abou-eid

All evening, the sold-out venue felt like a citywide inside joke finally getting told out loud. 

By Gawhara Abou-eid

“When performed with authenticity, raqs sharqi becomes a form of empowerment, an act of reclaiming the beauty and strength of the feminine and honoring the deep humanity that this dance expresses.”