All Doha Tribecca Film Festival 2012 Films
Lyrics Revolt (Lyrics Revolt)
Made in Qatar - Doha Tribecca Film Festival 2012
Synopsis
As pro-democracy revolutions spread through the Arab world, one sound in particular is echoing the hopes, dreams and frustrations of its people: hip hop. ‘Lyrics Revolt’ captures leading Arab artists who employ the sharp political edge of hip hop during this game-changing time for the MENA region and beyond.
About the Director
Shannon Farhoud is Canadian; Melanie Fridgant is French; Rana Al Khatib is Palestinian; and Ashlene Ramadan is Lebanese. They are recent graduates of Northwestern University in Qatar. Together, they co-founded Torath Media Production, a production house based in Qatar that focuses on making documentary films in the Arab world. ‘Lyrics Revolt’ is their first co-directorial effort.
Shannon Farhoud is Canadian; Melanie Fridgant is French; Rana Al Khatib is Palestinian; and Ashlene Ramadan is Lebanese. They are recent graduates of Northwestern University in Qatar. Together, they co-founded Torath Media Production, a production house based in Qatar that focuses on making documentary films in the Arab world. ‘Lyrics Revolt’ is their first co-directorial effort.
Shannon Farhoud is Canadian; Melanie Fridgant is French; Rana Al Khatib is Palestinian; and Ashlene Ramadan is Lebanese. They are recent graduates of Northwestern University in Qatar. Together, they co-founded Torath Media Production, a production house based in Qatar that focuses on making documentary films in the Arab world. ‘Lyrics Revolt’ is their first co-directorial effort.
Shannon Farhoud is Canadian; Melanie Fridgant is French; Rana Al Khatib is Palestinian; and Ashlene Ramadan is Lebanese. They are recent graduates of Northwestern University in Qatar. Together, they co-founded Torath Media Production, a production house based in Qatar that focuses on making documentary films in the Arab world. ‘Lyrics Revolt’ is their first co-directorial effort.
Credits
- Director
- Shannon Farhoud, Ashlene Ramadan, Melanie Fridgant, Rana Khaled Al Khatib
- Producer
- Torath Media Production
- Cast
- Karim Abdel Eissa, Mohamed El Deeb, Lynn Fattouh (Malikah), Farah Medhat, DJ Lethal Skillz, Khaled M
Contacts
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Press Contact
Rana Khaled Al Khatib
- Company:
- Torath Media Production
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Print Origin
Shannon Farhoud
- Company:
- Torath Media Production
- Phone:
- +974 5583 5649
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Sales Contact
Ashlene Ramadan
- Company:
- Torath Media Production
- Phone:
- +974 4487 0891