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Holla Back Dubai!

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Producer(s)	Global Action Project / Refugee Project
Director(s)	Global Action Project / Refugee Project
Release Date	1999
Work In Progress	n
Runtime	8:00 min
Youth Media	y
Educational Materials	Yes

Film Description

In the aftermath of September 11th, sixth-graders from Washington Heights (New York) came together to explore some of the racist attitudes directed at people from the Middle East. These youth sent video letters about themselves to youth in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), and asked some of the questions many young people have about Islam, September 11th, and “those people in the middle East.” Youth in Dubai sent video letters back, in this piece about cross-cultural understanding and media deconstruction.

Direct and honest, the children on both sides of the dialogue show that a stereotype is no match for a smile.
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Last Updated On:	February 09, 2012

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Related Issues	International, Middle East, Media, Fair Representation, Racial Justice, Arab-American, Racial Discrimination, Youth, Identity, Peace/War