My uncle, Adam Basma, fled our conventional Muslim Lebanese family to Los Angeles at a young age to become a successful belly dancer. Making similar life choices, I find myself wondering what Adam has to share with me about family acceptance, belonging, and extravagant dreams.
Written and Directed by Leila Basma
Produced by Christian Eid (Abbout Productions), Co-Produced by Marisa Meier (Intuition Club)
Produced by Christian Eid (Abbout Productions), Co-Produced by Marisa Meier (Intuition Club)
Developed within the framework of the Robert Bosch Stiftung Workshop and recipient of the development award.
On-going, Approx. 85', Documentary.
Locations: L.A. (United States), Beirut (Lebanon)
Language: Arabic
Locations: L.A. (United States), Beirut (Lebanon)
Language: Arabic