The documentary film “1948: Creation and Catastrophe,” co-produced and co-directed by Ahlam Muhtaseb, CSUSB professor of communication studies, was screened and reviewed at Leeds 2018 Palestinian Film Festival.
The documentary film by Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) is defended by a USC professor, and David Yaghoubian (history) comments on U.S. efforts to block the import of Iranian gas to Iraq.
Ahlam Muhtaseb and her co-producer, Andy Trimlett, were honored with the Storytellers: Media & Education Award by Rebuilding Alliance for their documentary “1948: Creation and Catastrophe.”
Following the showing of the movie on Feb. 19 in the John M. Pfau Library, CIMES will host a question-and-answer session with the film’s director, Lena Khan.
Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) spoke before the West Hollywood City Council during its debate on whether to include the documentary she co-produced, “1948: Creation and Catastrophe,” to be part of a city-sponsored speaker series
Brian Levin (criminal justice) sheds light on hate crime statistics, David Yaghoubian (history) was interviewed about an arms dispute between the U.S. and Turkey, and a clarification of comments by Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies).
Brian Levin (criminal justice) is interviewed about extending California’s hate crime law to include the homeless, and on topics related to the Poway synagogue shooting on April 27.
The documentary “1948: Creation & Catastrophe,” which was co-produced and co-directed by Ahlam Muhtaseb, CSUSB professor of communication studies, with Andy Trimlett, was reviewed by a Santa Fe-area attorney in advance of its screening there.
“Rise of Populism and Islamophobia: How Can We Stem the Tide?” will take place on Thursday, May 23, at 6 p.m. in the College of Education building, room CE-105.