InCounter Productions

In July of 2003, exiled writer and poet Sinan Antoon returned to his native Baghdad with a team of independent filmmakers, artists and poets to document the effects that decades of oppression, war, sanctions and occupation have had on his city. The result is a fascinating mosaic of opinions, perspectives, desires and memories that offers a picture far more complex than the limited one presented by mainstream US media. About Baghdad pays tribute to the brave people of Baghdad as they struggle to come to terms with the tragic fate of their beloved city.

Type: Documentary

Director: InCounter Productions

Year: 2004

Time: 90 minutes

Language: Arabic with English subtitles

Reviews

Official Selection, 2005 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Official Selection, 2004 IDFA
Winner - Best Documentary, 2004 Big Apple Film Festival

An altogether impressive and wide-ranging survey…capably and artfully constructed" --San Francisco Bay Guardian
"About Baghdad manages to present a true diversity of opinion. . .emotionally and intellectually challenging" --The New York Times


Please visit the official website, www.aboutbaghdad.com