Subjective report about the Arab student Abdulla who is forced by the new Homeland Security Act to register as a potential terrorist. The film follows the student clandestinely in the relevant American government building. While the sound carries on, the picture goes black -amplifying the contemplation about repression and racism.
Also in this combined programme
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Persons of Interest
In a cool form, an (in)human problem is made painfully tangible. After September 11, immigrants from Moslem countries were made outlaws in the USA. -
Out of Status
Go straight to jail, don’t pass Go. Immigrants from Moslem countries in the land of Monopoly. How September 11 hit law-abiding Moslem citizens.
Film details
- Country of production
- USA
- Year
- 2003
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2004
- Length
- 18'
- Medium/Format
- DV cam NTSC
