USA Mot Al-Arian
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Cast & Crew
Line Halvorsen
David Bonior
William B Moffitt
Leena Al-arian
Laila Al-arian
Nahla Al-arian
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Synopsis
Sami Al-Arian has worked for many years as a dedicated activist and lobbyist for the Palestinian cause in the USA. In 2003 he was arrested and jailed, accused by American authorities of having given economic support to Palestinian terrorist groups. In spite of many years of investigation, hearings, and a six-month long, high profile court case with over 80 witnesses, the authorities were unable to convince a jury that Al-Arian was guilty. But this verdict did not make a difference--Al-Arian is still in jail. The documentary allows the audience to follow the case against Al-Arian through the eyes of his wife and children, and shows the consequences of the USA's controversial Patriot Act--a law that was promoted as a necessary step in the war against terror--and which has led to loss of freedom, betrayal of civil rights, and political persecution.
Director
Line Halvorsen
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Released in Norway January 19, 2007
Shown at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival (International Spectrum) April 19-29, 2007.
DV/HD/DigiBeta-to-35mm
color
Dolby Digital
dialogue Arabic and English
Released in Norway January 19, 2007
