Release Date

07 Oct, 2026

Runtime

00:52: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Worldwide, Arab men are depicted by the mainstream media as terrorists, suicide bombers, or at best, extremists. In Things Arab Men Say, Egyptian-born filmmaker Nisreen Baker paints a very different picture. Join Jay, Ghassan, and their friends as they gather at Jamal’s Eden Barber Shop for a haircut, a shave, and a lively discussion on politics, religion and identity. Although located in St. Albert, an Edmonton suburb, Jamal’s shop could be anywhere, serving as a microcosm of the Arab community. At times serious, but laced with deft humour, the film follows the group as they debate the issues at hand and express often-surprising views that bring us closer to changing the narrative surrounding their community.

Original Title

Things Arab Men Say

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Actors

Crew

Nisreen Baker

Bonnie Thompson

David Christensen

Hans Olson

Daron Donahue

Aaron Munson