Directed by Marsha Emerman
Documentary
Australia | 2015 | 79 min
In Arabic
with English subtitles
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Watch TrailerWhen Majid Shokor escaped from Iraq he discovered that the songs he loved as a child in Baghdad have a hidden history. To find out more, Majid makes a bold journey from his home in Australia to Israel, countries in Europe, and Iraq to meet Iraqi musicians, hear their music and stories, and unite them in a concert celebrating coexistence.
Marsha Emerman
Marsha Emerman produces and directs documentary films on the arts, human rights and social issues. “Children of the Crocodile”, her award-winning film on East Timor, screened on SBS TV and in festivals worldwide. “Lihok Pilipina” on women in the Philippines and “Intersections” on new migrants to Australia, are among films she’s made for aid and human rights groups. “On the Banks of the Tigris” reflects her continued interest in cultural identity, migration and telling stories that challenge misconceptions. Marsha has an MA from San Francisco State University and lectures at the VCA School of Film & TV in Melbourne.